Alex Dullard

Bucking the trend with craft beer

TOTAL beer sales are down from pre-pandemic highs – which is understandable given the circumstances.
bowl of Weetabix

Impulse push for Weetabix

RETAILERS can expect to see more NPD from Weetabix in the near future, as the cereal brand seeks to capitalise on demand for novelty in the morning.

Insights from the shop floor

Tayto strategy built on retailer knowledge
frubes

Frubes fun on packs

Yoplait has thrust its Frubes brand into the future with its first on-pack interactive augmented reality (AR) mini game.
a packet of oreo raspberry twist biscuits

Oreo launch aims to bring families into the store

Reporting that 50% of Oreo fans are under the age of 45, Mondelez International said the brand is playing a pivotal role in recruiting new shoppers by appealing to families.

A deadly expression

Whisky brand Smokehead has mixed up Scotland and Mexico for its latest whisky release.
Berry Bros & Rudd’s bottles

World of expressions

New Scotch Single Malts have launched as part of Berry Bros & Rudd’s latest seasonal collection.

Learning lessons with Healthy Living Programme

A healthy breakfast doesn’t just set you up for the day… it can also set you up for life.
Bisto gravy granules for chicken

It’s time to jump on the gravy train

Easter is an important time of the year for roast dinners, with consumers keen to enjoy a home-cooked meal with their families, according to various analysts.

MARKET NEWS | 6 brand new products available in April

Scottish Grocer takes a look at what is available to stores across the Scottish convenience retail channel for the month ahead.

Cookies and tea – the healthier way

Jnck Bakery and Britvic have each been shouting out about their healthier products that will still taste like real treats.

Next generation Juul launches in the UK

VAPING brand Juul has launched the next evolution of its pod-mod system. The Juul 2 is available throughout the UK now, with the US firm...
Red Bull offers a variety of flavours and formats for customers.

Red Bull ‘energises soft drinks profits’

Energy drinks giant Red Bull is advising c-store retailers to stay stocked up on a variety of format sizes and emphasised the importance of multipacks.

Daily bread – informing kids of the benefits of a nutritious breakfast

KINGSMILL’S Breakfast Squad initiative is designed to help children understand the benefits of a nutritious breakfast. More than 680 schools across Britain will receive...
Single pack PMPs could be the way forward to growing impulse sales in stores, says Tayto.

Make most of Golden Wonder times

Tayto Group reckons c-store retailers can drive sales by stocking its PMP offerings that will appeal to consumers seeking value when socialising at home.
The two new releases highlight the raw character of two popular expressions.

The Glasgow Distillery plays to cask strengths

Ideal for Christmas and New Drinks, Scottish Grocer highlights two new expressions from The Glasgow Distillery and the Pickering's Gin Crimbo Limbo Calendar.