Home comforts – planned nights in
Stats show consumers are still choosing staying in rather than going out. But retailers say these days a big-night-in strategy has to be about...
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Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Act on impulse – Matt Goddard interview
Britain’s sales and marketing professionals explain how they see the convenience scene
This issue: Matt Goddard, head of impulse field sales at Pepsico
Matt Goddard joined...
Rubicon Raw is back on Boardmasters
Barr Soft Drinks energy brand Rubicon Raw has kicked off its partnership with Boardmasters Festival for the third year running with 60 tickets up for grabs.
Dominating the indie gantries
THE recession has seen smokers scanning the shelves for the best value on offer. And that has led to a growth in PMPs on...
Bizzi boosts into the market with three flavours
Bizzi energy drinks are making their way to the UK as US entrepreneur Ashley Verna aims to drive up the availability for collagen food and drink products.
Lynx shrinks deodorant sizes
UNILEVER has compressed all its Sure Men, Dove Men +Care, Lynx and Vaseline Men deodorants. The new smaller sizes will be supported by a...
Costa Coffee brings in wins for summer
CCEP has rolled out a new promotion across its Costa Coffee RTD range with an on-pack activation giving shoppers the chance to win tickets to music festivals.
Shortbread’s coming home
FAMILY firm Walkers Shortbread is marking Scotland’s Year of Homecoming with a special range focusing on key events and locations of the country’s big...
Speyburn unveils new look and new whiskies
Speyside whisky brand Speyburn has unveiled its new packaging design across three of its whiskies, two of which are new launches for the brand.
Kit Kat goes doubly different
NESTLE Confectionery’s brand Kit Kat last month saw what the company said was the most significant launch for its Chunky style in fifteen years...
Starbucks gains with new Protein Drinks
Arla Foods, the firm behind Starbucks RTD drinks, has unveiled its new Starbuck Protein Drink with Coffee range to tap into the emerging category.
Pets win more pouch choice
MARS Petcare has launched new products in its Sheba cat food and Cesar dog food ranges.
Sheba Delicious Duos have two meats in each pouch.
The...
Walkers gets Yummy With new non-HFSS crisps
PepsiCo has unveiled its new Yummy With multi-brand platform for Walkers Crisps with three new, non-HFSS crisps variants to match healthier snacks demands.
Store branding for coffee to go
IF sourcing a convenient way to offer 24-hour barista quality coffee is the problem, then Ueshima Coffee Company (UCC) reckons it has the solution.
The...
Equi’s unveils new look and ice cream flavours
Rutherglen-based ice cream makers Equi's have unveiled its updated look across its pack alongside three new ice cream variants exclusive to its parlours.