Demands of the season
IN retail terms Easter and the other spring occasions aren’t only about chocolate. But special seasonal chocolate treats, sharing bags and gifts can contribute...
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
Elderflower for summer
THE firm behind French water brand Volvic has introduced a new flavour to its Touch of Fruit Sugar Free range.
The new variant, Apple &...
Racing ahead in 2018
TROPICAL soft drink brand Rio has manoeuvred itself into pole position among racing fans thanks to a new partnership deal with British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) driver Bobby Thompson.
‘Choc’-a-block with new treats
C-store owners will be able to entice customers with a range of exciting festive Cadbury products, says makers Mondelez International.
Spirited return for seasonal packs
Haribo packs in Halloween costume.
Grouse ad takes flight
The Famous Grouse has been back on TV screens with a campaign that focuses on occasions and the outdoors
Spirited new can SKUs from Diageo
Diageo has expanded its range of RTDs with the roll out of two new premix cocktails
Stock up for the heatwave
C-STORES should increase soft drinks stocks across the board to cater for increased consumption during hot weather. That’s the advice from Refresco Gerber, the...
New format for c-stores
Staropramen launches multipack
Adventurous consumers trading up
Longer lead times and consumers’ willingness to try new products during the festive season increases the number of Christmas products every year according to...
Crisps stuffed full of flavour
Turkey and Christmas go together like Bonnie and Clyde, so it seems fitting that for its latest limited edition, Burt’s Chips chose a classic Roast Turkey & Stuffing flavour
Baking a choice
IN-STORE bakery firm Aryzta Food Solutions has added four new Christmas products to its Cuisine de France and Bakery ranges.
The Christmas Donut added to...
Water proves summer star
Give the clear stuff space to sell says Scottish soft drinks giant
SUMMER is a key sales period for water and last year it was...
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...
Nostalgia amped-up at Easter
Painting hard-boiled eggs, hunting for chocolate treats – and of course giant chocolate delivering rabbits – are all considered to be traditional parts of Easter.
