Heard it on the grapevine
THINGS are changing in the wine market and retailers offering more unusual grapes could do well in 2018
Gluten is frozen out
Dr. Oetker eyes category growth going forward
For the time pressed
The Tigg’s range is available in five flavours in both 250g and 25g packs.
More space in chillers for low and no sugar
Energy drinks without the sugar content will be an essential part of any convenience offer in 2018
Chocolate ticks the boxes
Bean and Pod reckons its Vegetarian and Vegan Society approved chocolate should appeal to consumers in 2018.
The craft of selling
Personal touch crucial to craft beer, wine and spirits success says Onker
Marketing with a new digital tool
COSTCUTTER Supermarket Group is entering 2018 with a new digital offer that should aid retailers with their marketing.
What’s working in Scotland’s stores
Retailer insight straight from the shop floor
Keep the big night in going year round
Nisha Enterprises reckons it’s range of sweet and savoury brands have something to offer convenience stores all year round
Health focus for next year
The firm behind major convenience brands including McVitie’s and Jacobs reckons that while snacking will continue to be an ingrained part of daily eating habits
Bringing in the cheddar
A festive fifth-uplift for cheese
Packing a punch with some protein
PROTEIN products were a real winner in 2017 and Wessanen UK, brand owner for Whole Earth is gearing up for more interest in 2018
Health a big hit
HAVING healthy products on the shelf looks like its going to be one of the secrets to success in 2018
Investing in tech to bring costs down
EPOS specialist Point Four reckons it can offer the solution to steep wage costs through investment in new technology.
The dangers of employing family
Mixing family and business is a long tradition in the grocery sector, but as many will have experienced, it is not always plain sailing
Catching out the proxy purchasers
A PROXY purchasing campaign in North Lanarkshire has reported 38 adults caught buying alcohol for children.
