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Best-selling Bud

AHEAD of the Christmas period, Budweiser is currently the fastest-growing mainstream pilsner brand in c-stores, showing growth of 17.9% and adding £11m worth of...

Fractionals taking share

JAGERMEISTER, the German herbal liqueur that has been one of the biggest successes in the on and off-trade shots and mixed drinks scene, is...

Wine fans set to trade up?

. WINE could be more important than ever to retailers this Christmas and that very much includes retailers running c-stores, according to Brand Phoenix the...
Celebrations pack

Boxing clever with relatives

New for 2017, Maltesers Teasers has been given its own box

Quench a thirst

Warmer weather brings a big sales opportunity Warm weather puts hydration top of the agenda and whether it’s a health conscious consumer on the go...
The Straw Hat wine

Vegan vino

Whether it’s a lifestyle choice or an ethical decision, more shoppers are seeking out animal-free products, which affects wine
Campo-Viejo

The market is looking rosé

Once looked down upon by the wine connoisseurs of the world, rosé is now a heavyweight of the category
tub of sweets

Sharing the festive joy

Christmas represents one of the biggest opportunities on the calendar for the sugar confectionery category
Amberdown

Cider’s new look

AMBERDOWN, Today’s Group’s own-label cider range, is getting a summer makeover. The label’s Dry Apple Cider and White Cider are both being relaunched in...
Kinder Happy Hippo

Pack refresh for Kinder

Kinder Chocolate packs have been revamped in a bid to attract new shoppers to the brand.
Jacob’s Christmas Caddie packs

Deck the halls with crackers

Pladis has unveiled the Christmas line-up for its Jacob’s and Carr’s brands.
Cocktail cans

Spirited new can SKUs from Diageo

Diageo has expanded its range of RTDs with the roll out of two new premix cocktails
Magners Irish Cider at a picnic

Summer fun with Magners

Magners has launched a new six-month seasonal promotion to give consumers the chance to spruce up their homes or enjoy a staycation
The summer months present major opportunities to boost soft drinks sales. But for c-stores, many of whom excel in providing drinks for immediate consumption, having chilled, merchandised and back-up stock will be vital.

Cool liquid assets – Planning for heat

The summer of 2013 won’t have a Euro championship, a London Olympics and Paralympics, or a Diamond Jubilee to encourage the party spirit. But...

The early bird catches the profits

Nisa is encouraging stores to get cracking with their Easter range, with figures showing that retailers who started Easter early last year saw growth of almost 11%
Carlo Valente director of VC2 Brands

No day the same for Boë Gin boss

VC2 Brands director Carlo Valenta talks about his role developing a popular Scottish gin