Convenience in brief | Jisp, Knowledge Bank and Chivas news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Jisp, The Knowledge Bank and Chivas Brothers.
Product of the Year finds the emotions driving sales
Product of the Year has identified the key emotions that have been behind driving sales over the past 12 months in retail in a new consumer poll.
Free Skwishee Day returns
Free Skwishee Day is set to return for this year once again as the frozen fizzy drink firm has announced its new date of Saturday 25 May.
71% buy non-shop tobacco
MORE than seven in 10 UK smokers are buying tobacco from non-shop sources according to the most recent research published by industry body the...
My Market: Andrew Milne, Vimto Soft Drinks
Britain’s sales and marketing professionals explain how they see the convenience scene
Andrew Milne, commercial director with Vimto Soft Drinks
It seems as if Vimto Soft...
Costa Coffee introduces new Jaffa Cakes Frappé
Coffee brand Costa Coffee has unveiled its new partnership with McVitie's with the launch of its new Frappé McVitie's Jaffa Cakes flavour.
New MUP ‘will do little to help’
Industry leaders have given a mixed reaction to the introduction of a higher minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol, which has come into force today.
Inflation falls to lowest rate in eight months
A fall in food costs helped to bring overall inflation down, according to the latest report from the Office for National Statistics.
Cheez-It crowned at Product of the Year awards
Global snacking firm Mars has scooped up a Product of the Year accolade for its Cheez-It Snap'd snacks range, proving the brand's success here in the UK.
Glencadam Distillery unveils exclusive dram
Glencadam Distillery has launched an exclusive 27-year-old Oloroso sherry cask finish single malt – Glencadam Reserva de Jerez – which is limited to just 1,691 individually numbered bottles and comes with an RRP £700.
Butterkist defies gravity with new Wicked promo
KP Snacks popcorn brand Butterkist has teamed up with Universal Pictures for celebrate the launch of the new film Wicked with a new on-pack promotion.
Aldi Scotland crowns East Kilbride local as its national beer lover
Aldi's National Beer Lover is unveiled as East Kilbride local Iain Mason, after he impressed judges with his home pub.
Ben & Jerry’s unveils new ice creams inspired by bakery treats
Ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's has introduced two new flavours inspired by classic bakery treats in its two "most indulgent" pints yet.
Scotmid celebrates GroceryAid Gold award
Retail chain Scotmid has been recognised for its efforts to support industry charity GroceryAid by being named as a GroceryAid Gold Supporter.
Au Vodka teams up with Tango on new cocktail cans
Welsh vodka brand Au Vodka has partnered up with Carlsberg Britvic to roll out a new RTD range with the new Au Vodka Tango cocktail serves.
Starbucks RTD chilled coffee ‘always evolving’
Arla has been highlighting the opportunities presented to retailers by its Starbucks RTD NPDs, while juice brand Tropicana has refreshed its packaging designs.
