Geek Bars

New Bar for vaping

DISPOSABLE vape brand Geek Bar has launched a new range of vapes.
Ritter Sport bar

Novelty is still a key sales driver

Ritter Sport recommends adding some variety

Meet the Maker: Hovis

Tom Pook, national account manager for wholesale & impulse accounts at Hovis, talks driving bakery sales in convenience retail.
Ciroc bottles

A Passion for Cîroc

Leading super-premium vodka Cîroc has launched a limited-edition Passion variant to capitalise on the increasingly popular flavoured spirits category.
A selection of spirits including Baileys, Haig Club, Gordons gin and Tanquery gin

Get into the spirit for Christmas gift season

Pernod Ricard UK quoted research by Toluna, saying that 60% of shoppers will give alcohol as a gift this Christmas despite current economic pressures.
Jack and Victor

Old pals come to the party

Everybody's favourite old guys, Jack and Victor, are making a bid to be at Christmas parties all over Scotland with the release of a festive version of their blended Scotch whisky.
Cocoa Canopy chocolate

Packing for the planet

Drinking chocolate firm Cocoa Canopy has changed up its packs to include the renewable and compostable packaging NatureFlex.
pink Hooch can and bottle

Trio join Global’s portfolio

Global Brands Limited, known for VK and All Shook Up alcohol brands, has announced the purchase of the Hooch, Hooper’s and Reef brands from Molson Coors.
Belhaven bottles

Cheers for a local discovery

Financial concerns may push consumers to limit their beer purchases this year, bringing continued challenges for retailers.

Hendrick’s Gin has got a blooming new launch

Ayrshire distiller Hendrick's Gin has expanded on its Cabinet of Curiosities range with a new floral addition in Flora Adora.

Manchester Drinks brings an exclusive frozen treat to the Scottish market

Manchester Drinks is banking on the summer sun to help drive sales of its two new launches for the Slush Puppie Frozen Pouch brand.

Swizzels brand branches out in drinks

The Swizzels brand has been branching out in the soft drinks category with new licensed products launched from different firms.

Hot cross loaf

JUST in time for Easter, family-run bakery firm Warburtons has brought back its limited-edition Hot Cross Bun loaf. The non-chocolate treat is presented in...

Andrew Peace wine bolsters the range

Australian wine brand Andrew Peace has launched six new SKUs to its range in time for the winter months offering larger formats at lower ABVs.
Novelty products and familiar brands – some shrunk to miniature size – are key to R&R’s strategy

Disney joins novelty push

ICE cream specialist R&R is freezing Disney’s best known characters with a licensed range of Mickey and Minnie Mouse ice cream lollies. This cartoon range...
Unitas Wholesale says it aims to improve margins with its new own-brand range.

Unitas launches own-label range

Unitas Wholesale has unveiled a new own-brand range, called Local Living, to help support retailer margins, as well as two new category guides.