Reaching a major milestone
PREMIUM dark chocolate brand Bendicks has been celebrating its 90th anniversary – a milestone that the brand reckons proves its enduring popularity with consumers.
Bring a bit of Ireland home
Consumers may not be able to embrace all things Irish down their local pub this St Patrick’s Day, but that surely creates an opportunity for Scotland’s convenience retailers
Three up for the cup
Drinks giant follows strawberry and cucumber with a 2016 trio
IT’S not unusual to see flavoured cider launches and limited-edition releases in, or ahead of,...
New look for Blossom Hill
Design targets younger audiences
Snow time like the present
There aren’t too many sleeps left till Christmas now. If you haven’t already done so it’s time to get your holiday season activity well...
Future shopping on Easy Street
WHAT do the expert crystal ball gazers and consumer insight gurus expect to be the big trends in 2015 and will they have an...
Seasons beatings
Summer should give a helping hand to sales of many, but not necessarily all, drinks. Who are the champs of June, July and August?
SUMMER...
Colourful pack can turn heads
Spirits giant Pernod Ricard has launched limited-edition packaging for its flagship gin brand Beefeater London Dry.
Easy over summer ice
COCKTAILS feature in many summer garden parties and barbecues and retailers can take advantage of their popularity by suggesting recipes for summer cocktails and...
A spark for the season
Rrepublic Technologies is encouraging retailers to tap into the match and lighter sales opportunity that Halloween provides.
New Funkin cocktail best served in the cold
Funkin Cocktails is set to prove that cocktails aren’t just for the summer sun with its new Salted Caramel Espresso Martini variant.
Fudge with vintage flavour
Soft Drinks brand Vimto is teaming up with confectionery firm Gardiners of Scotland to launch Handmade Vintage Vimto Fudge, just ahead of the Christmas...
Festive indulgence from the freezer
Home fragrance brand Air Wick has added Christmas Tree Wishes to its Life Scents range. Christmas Tree Wishes features aromas of fresh cut pine,...
Condiments of the season
MIZKAN brand Haywards, which last year introduced a Tang-o-Meter to its range of pickled vegetables reckons pickles and chutneys should be seen as key...
Fisherman’s Friend nets loyal customers
Throat lozenge brand Fisherman's Friend has highlighted the importance of stocking well-known and trusted brands to deal with winter illness.
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...
