Scots avoid a wet loss – AG Barr
WIND, rain, grey skies ... nothing keeps Scots from their soft drinks, especially if they are bright orange and made from girders.
AG Barr reported...
No booze for brother
BROTHERS Cider has expanded its range with the launch of its first alcohol-free variant.
Let the sun shine in
Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. What are some of the key product categories to consider when barbecue weather hits and...
Footy excitement fuels sales
Retailers should not underestimate the footfall and revenue potential created by Euro 2020, according to St Pierre Groupe founder Paul Baker
KitKat gets the cone treatment
KITKAT, said to be the UK’s biggest selling confectionery line according to IRI, is getting the cone treatment.
Ahead of hoped-for warm summer weather,...
Eggcellent additions
Premier Foods is springing into action this Easter with two new seasonal additions to its Mr Kipling and Cadbury Cake ranges
New look for old rum
The bottle now has a richer-looking black label, complemented by the signature of Malcom Gosling
Festive heritage holding up
C-STORES should prioritise heritage brands and sharing-sized bottles to boost cider sales at Christmas, says Amanda Grabham of SHS Drinks, whose portfolio includes Merrydown...
Chocolate should be match fit
Pies and beer are not the only categories to benefit from a sales uplift during major football tournaments, the confectionery category could also be in for a welcome bounce
Baking with added bite
Scratch baking is the preferred baking method for most Britons and cake ingredients and decorations remain in growth according to Dr Oetker.
And it says total...
Cater for the cake makers
Christmas the biggest home-baking period of the year
HOME baking experiences a spike in sales at Christmas as consumers prepare for parties and celebrations, says...
Festively fruity
TOTAL take-home alcohol sales value increased by 2% last Christmas, generating £4.1 billion-worth of retail sales in the 12-week festive period, said Amanda Grabham,...
Hot drinks for Nisa
NISA is bolstering its hot drinks offer with the launch of Co-op own-label brand Ever Ground
New look for lunchtimes
LUNCHTIME shoppers are being targeted by Britvic in a relaunch of its juice drink brand Drench.
GB marketing director Kevin McNair said: “Adults tend to...
Get into the spirit for Christmas gift season
Pernod Ricard UK quoted research by Toluna, saying that 60% of shoppers will give alcohol as a gift this Christmas despite current economic pressures.
Scots seeking Scottish
CONSUMERS want brands that reflect their Scottish heritage for Burns Night
