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...
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 – 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 – 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...
Relentless ramps up the promo
CCE’S energy drink, Relentless, is targeting its 18-29-year-old core customers with a promotion based around its three musical brand ambassadors: Zane Low, Professor...
Even better look for Dr Oetker
HOME baking specialist Dr Oetker has redesigned its packaging, using turquoise with red and white across the range and adding vivid photographs. The £500,000...
In defence of hair youth
P&G has identified ageing hair as a beauty issue for women. Its newest Pantene Pro-V range, unveiled next month, is designed to tackle the...
Swan’s packaging is feeling groovy
SWAN, the RYO filters and papers specialist, is celebrating its 130th anniversary with a range of limited-edition packaging.
The pop-art designs are available on Slim...
Softer gummies based on Fluffies
BAZOOKA Candy Brands has added Fluffies foam gummies to its Moshi Monster range. The softer gummies, based on the Fluffies family of Moshlings, are...
