Kopparberg

Tweeters demand raspberry all year

SWEDISH cider brand Kopparberg has listened to vocal fans on social media and added Raspberry as a permanent flavour in the range. Previously it was...

Reeling in the lozenge sales

Following a rollercoaster two years for the winter remedies category, sales are bouncing back.

C-stores can win with Burns Night

Catering to fans of poetry and mashed potatoes alike, Burns Night offers retailers a welcome seasonal opportunity in the wake of Christmas – and 2021 provides some unique opportunities for retailers

Growing faster

ACCORDING to KP Snacks, a third of shoppers believe PMPs are cheaper and 57% look for a price mark on crisps and snacks.

Duo launch with double

Scotch whisky brand Ferg & Harris has launched into the UK market with two exclusive 12-year-old expressions.

Freerero makeover

Ferrero will give one retailer a store revamp

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Pernod Ricard brands

Premium can be local hero

Gifting is one of the main reasons for spirits purchases in December, with 48% of people purchasing alcohol as a gift last Christmas, according to Pernod Ricard.
Halls extra strong

Building on trust

Colder months are coming in Scotland, and the guarantee of a fair amount of rain is sure to lead to more consumers socialising indoors more often.
Baileys chocolate easter egg

Lapping up the Lir luxury

There is an increasing demand for luxury Easter eggs for adults, according to Google Trends data, with the search term “Best Easter Eggs 2022” growing by more than 5000% and results showcasing eggs catering for an older audience.

Sustainability from Spain

SPANISH wine brand Campo Viejo has bolstered its sustainability credentials with the launch of a new bottle and label design.

Pints on hold for Paddy’s day

Unfortunately for on-trade operators, stout fans craving their next pint of Guinness will need to be patient, as Covid-19 restrictions are unlikely to be lifted any time soon

Trading places in Aberdeen

McColl’s overhauls a former pub site to create a roomy c-store
Tomatin five virtues bottles

Turning whisky into a virtue

SCOTCH whisky distiller Tomatin has just launch its third expression in its Five Virtue Series

Soft sell

ALONG with water and energy drinks, adult soft drinks was one of only three sectors in the soft drinks category to increase sales last...

A taste in time saves the day

FOLLOWING his leading role in the Kronenbourg 1664 advertising campaign last year, French former international footballer Eric Cantona will be back on TV promoting...