Ready for the summer

THE last two summers have been good for sales of barbecue products in Scottish stores.

School test for water

EDINBURGH schools are among the first in the UK to offer tetra packed spring water to their pupils.

Get on the ball with barbecues

Convenience will be key for consumers this summer, as they look to make the most of time with family and friends during Euro 2020
Rugby

Big days and nights in union

SPORTS tournaments and big nights in go hand in hand and with every match in the 2015 Rugby World Cup being shown live on...
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New look for old faves

CONFECTIONERY expert Candyland has repackaged its retro favourites in a Halloween-themed bag that the company says is perfect for trick or treating. The new I...

Pulled out a plum

Fast- growing Scottish gin brand adds liqueur with a pudding touch ahead of Christmas As already noted, in the currently remarkably vibrant and innovative gin market...

Wrap up sales with premium

Pernod Ricard says premium spirits are essential to strong festive sales
Lucozade promotional bottles

Big spend in time for summer

SUNTORY Beverage and Food Group has ramped up support for sports and energy drink brand Lucozade, with the launch of a £2.5 million marketing campaign

Serving tennis for ten years

BOTTLED water brand Evian is serving up some celebration to mark the 10th year of its partnership with Wimbledon. The brand launched its new month-long...
Chocolate

The three roads to festive turnover

SMALL treats the consumer can feel content to buy for themselves at a fun time of year, chocolate and sugar confectionery items in boxes...
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Impulse for a happy Easter

RETAILERS should have begun their push for Easter sales last month according to wholesaler Bestway Batleys. And the company reckons c-store operators will achieve the...
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Don’t forget the pet gifts this Christmas

ADVENT calendars, stockings full of treats and novelties ... they’re not just for children. Animal lovers use the festive season as an excuse to...
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Christmas comes to the crunch

Brands giant Mondelez International broke new ground when it brought the best of confectionery and biscuits together – blending Cadbury Dairy Milk with the...
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Bring out the best bottles

IT should go without saying, but with celebration and gifting at a peak, Christmas is whisky’s time to shine.

In with the new

If your aim for 2016 is to open a new shop or revitalise an existing one, what in particular should you pay attention to? RECENT...

Badger presents rebrand

British brewer Badger Beer is gearing up for its first festive season since relaunching with a revamped brand identity across its entire range