Scots shoppers take the biscuit
Mark Thomson, business unit director of Kantar Worldpanel looks at consumer trends in biscuits and cakes.
SHOPPERS in Scotland still go for traditional favourites like...
Pernod Ricard’s spirited choices for Christmas
Pernod Ricard believes its Absolut Vodka, Malfy gin, Malibu rum, Altos tequila and Jameson Irish Whisky will be key for consumers either as Christmas presents or for festive party cocktails.
The price of confidence – PMP’s
IT seems hard to imagine but there was a time when price-marked packs were few and far between in c-stores. In the days before...
Making the most of sugar confectionery
The sugar confectioney category remains one of the biggest drivers of impulse decisions for convenience store shoppers – and retailers should capitalise by having a good variety, says Perfetti Van Melle.
Halfway houses – Bread and bakery breakdown
If you’re looking for a staple item you don’t have to look much farther than bread.
Almost all of the UK population buys the product....
Puerto de Indias raises a glass for equality
Spanish gin distiller Puerto de Indias looks to highlight the gender pay gap in the UK for International Women's Day this year with a unique campaign.
Still a big night deal? SG spotlight
The big night in has been a defining trend of the recession, when staying in became the new going out. Can stores hold onto...
New malt shaped by the Skye
Isle of Skye Single Malt Distillery brand Torabhaig has launched its new limited edition single malt that has been matured in sherry casks, Cnoc Na Mòine.
Peanuts and caramel added to the lists
UNILEVER’S ice cream ranges have added contemporary flavours in recent months.
Last autumn the Ben & Jerry’s range added Peanut Butter Cup to its Classics...
Dip in new flavours with D!P
Independent Scottish dip brand D!P has launched two new flavours to its range in time for the spring and summer, bringing the total offer up to five dips
Tartan direction at the glen
THREE-quarters of consumers consider yogurt a guilt-free snack and it’s particularly popular with women who are at home with children, says the team behind...
Golden Wonder spices up snack aisles
Tayto Group is helping retailers gain impulse snacking sales for the big night in with its on-trend Chilli & Lime flavour for its Transform-A-Snack brand.
Convenience retail’s sporting chance
SPORT has heavily influenced the big-night in scene in recent times with the World Cup and Commonwealth Games, says Kestrel Lager distributor Brookfield Drinks.
As...
Sporting new ad from Thatchers
Thatchers Cider is back on the TV with two new sporting ads as the cider maker has once again team up with the multi-award winning film maker Aardman Studios.
Fox’s plots a new future
MIX one conversationally very confident panda, £10m worth of marketing support, a new umbrella branding strategy, a catchline that’s designed – in more ways...
Mount Gay rum unveils new edition in Master Blender Collection
Caribbean rum brand Mount Gay has unveiled the Seventh Edition in its Master Blender Collection with the new Mount Gay Coffey Still Expression.
