Festive feasts

SANDWICH brand Urban Eat has launched six limited-edition varieties for Christmas. The range includes Piggies Under Blankets sub roll, Boxing Day Brunch Panini, Brie and...

Health appeal fizzing up

CHRISTMAS is traditionally a time for indulgence. But while alcohol provides major retail revenue over the festive period, it isn’t the only show in...
Savanna

A world of cider on the shelf

SOUTH African cider brand Savanna, which claims to be the fourth best selling cider in the world, has appointed SHS Sales & Marketing to...

Ready to hot up

Summer’s a time to boost shelf space for sauces says c-store advice panel BARBECUE season is one of the top times for sauce and condiment...

A season of soaring sales

Summer months are crucial to soft drinks
The summer months present major opportunities to boost soft drinks sales. But for c-stores, many of whom excel in providing drinks for immediate consumption, having chilled, merchandised and back-up stock will be vital.

Cool liquid assets – Planning for heat

The summer of 2013 won’t have a Euro championship, a London Olympics and Paralympics, or a Diamond Jubilee to encourage the party spirit. But...

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

Celebrate with style

Easter can also provide an opportunity to boost sales in other categories than chocolate

Just add sauce

The few long range forecasts available say they expect summer to be ‘average’. With no World Cup or similar event we could do with...
New volvic bottles

New packs for Volvic

VOLVIC has entered 2018 with all guns blazing, rolling out a revamped bottle for its 50cl format

Vegan opportunities

RETAILERS may have noticed increased demand for meat-free alternatives to burgers and hot dogs, but dairy-free brands are also set to shine this summer.
Snapple

Snapple adds tea but no sugar

Snapple A new look, a new size and new flavours are all on the schedule for Snapple this summer. Following a redesign, Snapple, which is marketed...
66c_tmb_1114

Ginsters gets festive

CORNISH savoury pastry and sandwich company Ginsters has made a Christmas addition to its line-up. The Festive Slice is made with turkey, cranberry and stuffing...

Most wonderful sales of the year

CHRISTMAS is crucial for drinks retailers, spirits – especially premium spirits – see sales rise dramatically over the festive season, indulgent products also see...
A new Ferrero Rocher ad and a Pancake Day ad for Nutella will appear on TV screens this month to support seasonal promotions for the brands.

Sharing on air for spring

FERRERO has launched seasonal ranges for its Ferrero and Kinder brands. Kinder Surprise is encouraging children and their parents to create stories online. Consumers will be...

Better than the cheap classics?

BARGAIN champagne or premium prosecco? According to Nick Tatham, master of wine, at specialist Continental Wine & Food, there’s no competition. “A good, well-made...