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...
Ecotone and Dole push healthier breakfast options
Ecotone UK and Dole Sunshine Company have been highlighting some healthier choices that convenience retailers can offer to consumers looking to stick to their new year's resolutions.
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...
Cadbury highlights Easter eggs range
Mondelez International has highlighted its range of Cadbury Easter eggs, which it says will drive sales for convenience retailers, while Divine has also introduced three new products for the occasion.
Searching for the taste of home – Walkers crisps
WALKERS crisps has launched what’s said to be its biggest on-pack promotion to date in a bid to boost impulse sales of its snacks....
Brockmans Gin has a daring new flavour
Premium gin brand Brockmans Gin is out to take advantage of the emerging popularity for tequila with the launch of its new Brockmans Agave Cut Gin.
Fresh look for toilet care
BLOO has undergone a major re-launch and aims to freshen up the toilet-care market.
The Jeyes-owned brand started the year with new products, fresh packaging...
SBF rolls out new Ribena promotion
SBF GB&I is giving consumers the chance to win cash prizes, experience vouchers or holiday packages as part of its latest on-pack promotion for Ribena.
Hancocks packs summer in the bag
CONFECTIONERY wholesaler, Hancocks, has expanded its novelty and themed confectionery range for retailers ahead of the summer period.
Last year’s Mallow Sandwich is back, joined...
Waitrose high point for Lowrise
Full-strength and low calorie lager Lowrise has secured its first major supermarket listing as its makes its way to over 150 Waitrose stores across the UK.
Convenient dairy to grow
THERE’S increasing consumer demand in the UK for dairy products, according to a report from research firm Canadean.
Consumer Trends Analysis: Understanding Consumer Trends and...
Market News | Mrs Tilly’s, Burts, Cathedral City, Biona
Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Walkers on a march
New lines introduced across the value, impulse and savoury biscuit categories
WALKERS has started 2015 with launches in value, impulse and savoury biscuits.
In its value...
Pie Sports serves up for the Euros
Scottish pie makers Pie Sports has geared up for the Euros with a wide selection of pie options that can be found in three of Scotland's football grounds.
The Gardener Gin from Brad Pitt rolls to UK
Brad Pitt and the Perrin Family have unveiled the latest fruits of their partnership together with the new French Riviera The Gardener Gin release.
Shift to value is an opportunity
A shift towards lower priced tobacco has been one of the key category trends for a number of years now, but how has this affected the performance of tobacco accessories in convenience?
