The right time to reassess the range

NOW is the perfect time for retailers to reassess their RTD and hard selzter offer, according to spirits giant Diageo.

New in the Doghouse

LONDON-based Doghouse Distillery has launched its first aperitivo.
Black Tower tough mudder bottle

Tower plays dirty

GERMAN wine brand Black Tower has teamed up with Tough Mudder as the official wine partner of the assault course event.
A can of Tennent's Bavarian Pilsner stands next to a four-pack of the beer on a table.

Tennent’s opens up ‘The Vault’ for new Bavarian Pilsner launch

Tennent's has marked its 140th anniversary year with the launch of the Tennent's Vault series that has kicked off with its new Bavarian Pilsner.
Straw Hat wine range

Dreaming of a wine Christmas

THERE are few categories to compare with wine when it comes to consumers’ willingness to experiment and try something new
FMCG retail sales data expert Talysis has revamped its website to improve the user experience.

Convenience in brief | Talysis, Budweiser and PayPoint news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Talysis, Budweiser and PayPoint.
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Stivy’s says: why stop at vodka?

RETRO flavours similar to those that inspired Stivy’s vodka liqueurs have a new incarnation – in cider. VC2 Brands, the company behind Stivy’s, Boë...
Malibu

Fans ask for coconut gifts

IN a first for the brand, coconut-flavoured, rum-based drink Malibu has released a Christmas gift pack. The white pack includes snowflake cutouts designed to...
dead mans fingers rum

Seasonal rum serves

SKULL sporting rum brand Dead Man’s Fingers will be rolling out limited-edition Halloween bottles for its flagship Spiced Rum.
Pack shots of Belhaven Best bottles.

Belhaven Best beer makes its bottle debut

Dunbar brewery Belhaven has launched its core Belhaven Best session ale in a bottle format, a first for the beer since its launch in 1991.
Pack shots of Estrella Damm 440ml cans with the 150th anniversary design across them.

Estrella Damm marks 150 years with limited edition packs

Spanish beer brand Estrella Damm is set to celebrate its 150th anniversary with the roll out of its new limited edition pack designs that pay homage to Barcelona's history.
Eisberg alcohol free wine

Getting off to a dry start

ALONG with taking down the decorations, cutting down on alcohol consumption is a post-Christmas tradition
Kopparberg

Tweeters demand raspberry all year

SWEDISH cider brand Kopparberg has listened to vocal fans on social media and added Raspberry as a permanent flavour in the range. Previously it was...

Bring on the flavours

Heineken UK has published its first-ever cider report, which includes insights into shopper preferences.

Pricing compliance

MUP is here but what does it mean for retailers? Licensing expert Audrey Junner looks at potential pitfalls for stores

Drinks firm’s new double

DRINKS company Whyte & Mackay has added Harveys sherry and Fundador brandy to its range. Chief commercial officer Nick Garland said: “We are pleased to...