The Botanist grows as gin declines
With the gin boom declining in the off-trade, it makes sense for c-store retailers to stock brands that are bucking the trend, such as Islay-based The Botanist.
Millenials want it in an instant
BECAUSE they live and breathe social media, young adults demand instant gratification, says Mike Benton, head of snacking at Symington’s, the company behind Mug Shot, Naked Noodle and Naked Rice
June Gin introduces a tropical touch with new Mango & Passionfruit spirit
Premium spirits firm Paragon Brands has launched its new June by G'Vine Mango & Passionfruit gin to bring a tropical touch to summer.
XIX Vodka expands distribution with Red Star Brands partnership
XIX Vodka, created in collaboration with YouTube collective Sidemen, is set to expand its off-trade distribution through a new partnership with Red Star Brands.
Brew brings water of life
Best known for its peated whisky, Islay single-malt distillery Ardbeg has launched its first ever beer.
Having Faith in local gin
Singer Paloma Faith has teamed up with Boë Gin for the Stirling-based brand’s latest marketing campaign.
Coca-Cola offers retailers the chance to win a new EV van
Drinks giant CCEP is offering retailers the chance to win a new Ford E-Transit van in its new competition focused on its alcoholic RTD range.
Absolut-ly ideal for hot weather
New flavour of RTD cans released
Seasonal rum serves
SKULL sporting rum brand Dead Man’s Fingers will be rolling out limited-edition Halloween bottles for its flagship Spiced Rum.
Convenience retail chiefs voice fears over MUP increase to 65p
Convenience retail leaders are warning that the rise in alcohol minimum unit pricing (MUP) will hit struggling stores and communities, and lead to more crime.
Badger set on c-store expansion
BADGER Beers has the convenience sector in its sights, as the brewer targets growth for its Fropical Ferret IPA.
Don’t think low means no says Eisberg
LOW-ALCOHOL wine has become an established category over the last few years, with a large number of brands fighting for shelf space, said Fran...
Sparkling celebration
Loch Lomond Group has launched a new RTD range offering consumers the opportunity to indulge in a Scottish tipple with a botanical twist
Stocking up for students
Retailer Iain Wilson gives his thoughts about what students are looking for from their local shop –and how to reach them.
THE University of Dundee...
Jack & Coke Zero refresh unveiled
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has rolled out a new look for Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola Zero Sugar cans to help improve identifiability for the product on shelf.
Licensed to chill
HEINEKEN has launched a limited edition range of James Bond-branded packaging to mark the release of No Time To Die next month.
