Moo-ving into vodka
Molson Coors has expanded into the vodka market for the first time with the addition of the Black Cow brand to its wide range of alcoholic drinks.
Apples make a comeback
Premium bottles and cans on trend
Eden Mill tees off on new Golf Gin
Independent Scottish distiller Eden Mill has revamped its Golf Gin product with its ingredients now sourced from the Old Course in St Andrews.
Prepare for your captive audience
Limited shelf space in a c-store makes it important to stock a versatile drinks range at Christmas, says David McLaughlan, key account manager at Glen Turner.
Tomatin unveils new 10 Year Old Single Malt bourbon matured whisky
Highland distiller Tomatin has unveiled its new 10 Year Old Single Malt Bourbon Cask whisky that has been specially crafted for the grocery channel.
Pernod Ricard’s spirited choices for Christmas
Pernod Ricard believes its Absolut Vodka, Malfy gin, Malibu rum, Altos tequila and Jameson Irish Whisky will be key for consumers either as Christmas presents or for festive party cocktails.
Spirit of home
BEER may be seen as a big-night-in staple but many spirits firms have been arguing for some time that retailers shouldn’t underestimate the growing...
White Claw aims for healthy sales
Bosses for the hard seltzer White Claw believe retailers can capitalise on the demand from younger drinkers for lower-calorie options.
Island rum rolling out
ISLE of Barra Distillers has launched its first dark rum, Island Dark Rum, at the Royal Highland Show.
At-home cocktails should be in the mix
Cocktails are popular in the on-trade – and that trend crosses into the off-trade, where consumers experiment with creating serves at home – and Diageo has solutions to help boost c-store sales.
We three gins
GIN enthusiasts have a trio of new expressions to add to their Christmas wish lists
New year, new whisky
The Macallan has raised more than a glass to the new year, with its latest Hogmanay inspired expression.
Prosecco fizzing
WINE importer and drinks manufacturer CWF reckons that renewed customer confidence will fuel continued growth for the wine market in the UK – in...
Turning heads with a red gin
PERNOD Ricard has added some more colour to its Beefeater portfolio through the launch of a rhubarb and cranberry infused expression.
Stock up on multi-packs
Multipacks of cider and energy drinks are expected to show growth at Christmas
Brewers predict pandemic boost to beer sales is set to continue throughout 2021
Current beer category trends suggest Scotland’s convenience retailers can also expect a strong 2021, as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect consumer behaviour – including their approach to beer
