How to sell all-day FTG

Earlier this year Country Choice marketing controller Stephen Clifford spoke to Scottish Grocer and said many retailers were missing out on the opportunity to...
Summer delights

Summer delights – Sunmagic bolsters range

FRUIT juice company Sunmagic now has 13 products in its 500ml bottled juice range, after adding three new flavours. Sunmagic orange and mango juice...

The flavour of lunch – fast-growing milk drinks

As the milk fridge sees price competition intensify, fast-growing milk drinks provide profit options MILK is an everyday purchase for many households and a product...
Luxury deserts growing

Luxury deserts growing according to IRI

ONCE an essential part of a trip to the cinema or theatre, ice cream has become a popular addition to the big night in. According...
Big night in

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...
Check your nuts

Check your nuts – Big D supports cancer charity

SNACK brand Big D is introducing two new flavours to its crunchy coated peanuts range, and will use the product launch to raise awareness...
Bakery chain Greggs will slash 25% of its product range and concentrate on sandwiches, pasties, bakes and salads, announced chief executive Roger Whiteside.

Baker plans major format change

C-stores set to face competition as Greggs moves to ramp up its food-to-go offer BAKERY chain Greggs is to reduce its efforts on bread and...
Spirits of the night

Spirits of the night – Drinks analysis

In the early days of the current big night in trend beers were seen as especially important, particularly for sports audiences. But wines, spirits...
Knorr rides the gravy train

Knorr rides the gravy train – Unilever brand adds flavour

UNILEVER-owned food brand, Knorr, has added an onion-flavoured line to its Gravy Pot range. The product was the first jelly gravy to be introduced...

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...

Cadbury Dairy Milk in pebble dash – something new from Mondelez

THE team behind giant chocolate brand Cadbury Dairy Milk is planning to bring some excitement to Britain’s retailers’ sharing bags shelves with the launch...

White stuff moves into beauty zone

THE latest oral care lines from GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare have begun beefing up the smiles of the nation, says the firm. Aquafresh High Definition White,...

Skittles size down to hit a pound

WRIGLEY has produced new smaller sharing sizes with a £1 price mark on its confectionery brands Skittles and Starburst. The move’s designed to appeal...

Toilet care has the Bloos – New addition to range

TOILET care brand Bloo Flowers has added Toilet & Bathroom Antibacterial Wipes to its cleaning product portfolio. The new products are designed for top-up...

New Kingsway Sweet Shop Choc’s – Novelty pick’n’mix on a bar

HANCOCK has combined pick’n’mix novelties such as Cola Bottles, Fried Eggs, Mini Marshmallows and Strawberry hearts with chocolate in its new Kingsway Sweet Shop...

The spa’s the star

LAUGHING Cow is offering customers a chance to win a £10,000 spa break in an on-pack promotion this month. The brand hopes it will...