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,...
Take stock of festive spirits
Convenience retailers can boost their alcohol sales by stocking trending spirits as gifts and a range of celebratory drinks, Diageo has said.
Trading places in Aberdeen
McColl’s overhauls a former pub site to create a roomy c-store
Focusing on adults
Growing sector should be a hit this summer, says Fentimans
SUMMER is game time for fresh flavours according to adult soft drinks firm Fentimans Botanical...
Planning a big winter thaw with festive range from Cuisine de France
TO help Christmas shoppers keep their strength up, Cuisine de France has a festive range of thaw-and-serve treats ready for the season.
In its...
Seasons to be cheerful?
Chocolate manufacturers are launching new packs and products for the busy festive sales season
IN many categories of food and drink the sales period...
Getting into spirits this Christmas
“This Christmas is likely to be the third in a row dominated by gin, and the average outlet now stocks on average eight different types: two standard, three premium and three super premium. ”
Adding soft drinks to the mix
Soft drinks play a key role during the festive season, with the category set to drive sales for retailers across the period.
Christmas all about sharing
Larger formats on course for a strong winter
How to share in the growth
Report outlines four pillars for sales
Sales sugar and spice
The only subcategory within confectionery that is growing is sugar confectionery, now worth £242m having grown by 3% in the last year, says Chewits.
Looking...
A huge opportunity for spirits
HALLOWEEN creates a huge seasonal opportunity to drive spirits sales, at least according to Johnny Dennys, head of brand and trade marketing at Mast-Jägermeister UK.
Energy drinks are heating up
Red Bull has been bolstering its sugar free range in time for the summer months, with the energy drink brand anticipating increased demand as the mercury rises.
Wine and dine with Spar
SPAR is expanding its own label wine portfolio with the launch of two new flavours and new formats.
Condiments of the season
WHEN families and groups of friends gather round a festive table to celebrate, sauces and condiments are often more used than at ordinary meal...
Sharing in low sugar
Low sugar and share packs key
