Good times minus alcohol
Long celebrated by shops and pubs as the perfect time to pick up alcohol sales, Christmas will not be a boozy affair for everyone this year.
Cava fans act on impulse
OFFERING chilled sparkling wine can persuade customers to spend more money. That’s the theory from Spanish cava brand Freixenet; MD Damien Clark said: “Picnics...
Hot sales with rosé
Wines and spirits giant Pernod Ricard UK reckons retailers could make the most of summer alcohol sales opportunities this year by highlighting seasonal events and...
Don’t forget the basics
As Christmas approaches, it can be easy to concentrate on traditional festive categories like alcohol and chocolate.
ScotGov backtracks on HFSS meal deal ban
The Scottish Government has backtracked on its controversial plan to ban meal deals in its proposals for restrictions on the promotion of food and...
A sparkling new bottle
Highland Spring has unveiled new packaging for its sparkling range
We wish you a berry Christmas
BRITVIC is giving shoppers the chance to win glittering prizes this Christmas
Mondelez ready for spring push
Convenience retailers who get their range right can expect to crack on with strong confectionery sales this Easter, according to Mondelez International.
Hit the net with a strong beer offer
Where there is football, there is beer, and Crawford Sinclair, commercial director at Innis & Gunn, is urging retailers to gear stock towards social gatherings as Covid-19 restrictions ease
Yule like these cakes
Fatherson Bakery has launched a new Christmas cake range in a bid to attract those looking to indulge during the festive season.
Birthday cream
BIG-selling sherry brand Harveys celebrates its 220th anniversary this year.
Harveys, responsible for Harveys Bristol Cream, is marking the milestone with a new marketing campaign...
A sweet new look
LEES of Scotland has unveiled revamped packaging for its Premium Meringue range – the first redesign for Lees meringues for 15 years.
Families set to enjoy cheap grills
WE are set for a barbecue summer, according to Caroline Hoare of specialist manufacturer Bar-Be-Quick. “Families want to spend quality time together having low-cost,...
Say it with food
FOOD gifting in the past few years has exploded as what we eat becomes increasing significant – both culturally and socially
Can of history
A journey to Bavaria over 130 years ago starts the story of Tennent’s Lager as told on the back of the brand’s new cans.
With all the trimmings…
Shoppers are ready to buy in for Christmas - what will they be looking for?
CHRISTMAS is a time for lists – gifts, Christmas cards,...
