AG Barr

Barr ready to splash out

AG Barr has tripled its ad spend – with £1m earmarked for Irn-Bru alone – to make the most of the festive run on...
KP Salted Caramel Peanut tins

Sweet and salty

SAVOURY and sweet combine in the latest release from KP Snacks
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The thrill of the grill

SCOTTISH produce specialist, Scotty Brand, has added Scotch Beef Burgers to its portfolio in time for the al fresco eating season. There are three varieties,...

The right partner can drive growth

NEW Year is a time for reflection – for c-store retailers that could mean considering a change in symbol group partner.
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Returning to the snow

THE festive season gives retailers the chance to significantly boost sales of soft drinks, according to Irn-Bru maker AG Barr. “20% more carbonates are...

The doctor’s creations

HALLOWEEN means happy days for home baking sales according to Dr. Oetker.

Doing the global dew

MOUNTAIN Dew, the citrus drink marketed in the UK by Britvic, aims to spark interest with a sports-linked film that kicks off its new...

Keeping the party going

CONSUMERS will be looking to well and truly deck the halls this Christmas and Britvic has advice for retailers to help them keep shoppers jolly.
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The apple of Santa’s eye

Despite the drop in mercury, retailers should expect to see cider sales increase as Christmas nears.
Beechams

Winter bugs are coming into season

Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline is hitting the road this month, with van sales drivers expected to visit 5,000 independent stores
Retailer Garry Haigh (above) says Peterhead Motors has been “crazy busy” since he switched supply to Filshill and converted his shop to the new KeyStore More fascia. Turnover is up over 25%, with categories like craft beer attracting new customers.

Bringing More to the forecourt

As one of the country’s first KeyStore More retailers, Garry Haigh of Peterhead is heading into 2018 with a new shop and loads of ideas.
Irn Bru

Scots seeking Scottish

CONSUMERS want brands that reflect their Scottish heritage for Burns Night
Pepsi Max promotional bottles

Win with Pepsi

A RAFT of cash prizes are on offer through a new on-pack promotion for Pepsi Max
Magners Cider

Fruitful time for cider – C&C brands

CIDER is a summer drink; right? In some cases. Some 41% of beer and traditional cider is sold between May and October, while the...
New-look Rockstar range

Spotlight on energy brand

Britvic rolls out packaging revamp and reformulation for Rockstar
Highland Park bottle and box

Parking up for the third time

Orkney-based distillery Highland Park has launched the latest whisky in its award-winning Cask Strength series.