Scary sugar sales soar
SUGAR confectionery is boosted by Halloween more than any other type of sweets according to Wrigley.
The Starburst and Skittles brand owner says Nielsen figures...
Christmas truffles
For those consumers looking for an indulgent gift for friends and family this Christmas, Norfolk-based Booja-Booja has a range that might just tick the boxes
Walkers shortbread has a patriotic festive range for retailers
Scottish twist on Christmas
Glens premium faces west
2015 is the first Christmas for Glen’s Platinum Vodka the premium stablemate to Scottish take-home’s most valuable Scottish alcohol brand, and the UK’s second-biggest...
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...
Getting the beers in
TAKING the party outside has become a regular summer pastime for many Scots and Budweiser is hoping its special barbecue packs will put it...
Hard hitting RTD launch
Kopparberg Hard Seltzer launched late last month, with three flavours in the range
Whiskies from down under
TWO Australian single malts have landed in the UK.
Botanicals in a bottle this summer
Affordability an advantage says CWF
King of the swingers
LOCH Lomond Whiskies has sunk a double with its new golfing partnership deals, securing the services of two Scottish golf legends
Putting the bite on health
HEALTHY chocolate is a term that can be met with scepticism but manufacturer Elizabeth Shaw says people are eating chocolate more healthily through portion...
Value appeals in the off trade
Affordability an advantage says CWF
Pack refresh for Kinder
Kinder Chocolate packs have been revamped in a bid to attract new shoppers to the brand.
Taking care of your shoppers
According to research from PAGB 92% of consumers in Scotland would be prepared to purchase over-the-counter remedies for treatable illnesses
Celebrating the season
STG on the festive cigar opportunity
An early start
The main festive sales period starts up to 12 weeks before the big day. How can retailers catch early shoppers?
One in five biscuit purchasers...
