In with the new

If your aim for 2016 is to open a new shop or revitalise an existing one, what in particular should you pay attention to? RECENT...

Hip hop sparklers

NICKI Minaj’s chart topping moscato drink has landed in the UK. The singer co-owns MYX Fusions Moscato and featured the product in the video for...

Diageo makes big eco pledge

Spirits giant Diageo has launched a new ten-year sustainability action plan
Pernod Ricard UK has launched a campaign focussed on helping retailers increase sales of Scotch whisky at Christmas with its ‘Expertly Selected Whiskies’, which it says can add over £1,000 to each store’s annual sales.

Now’s the time to give a dram

CHRISTMAS is a time for gift giving. And few gifts have been as enduringly popular down the years – especially in Scotland – as a good bottle of whisky.
Coppenrath raspberry pavlova

Frozen treats take dessert up a level

Coppenrath sees convenience as key at Christmas
Rock Rose gin refill

Rocking the pouch

For some consumers, buying premium gin is as much about the bottle as what is inside. But once you have one bottle to display, do you need another?
Millions flavoured water

Millions in the chiller

In time for Christmas, Golden Casket has launched a new flavoured water range under its Millions brand.

Getting ready for a busy summer

Some of the biggest soft drinks brands serving Scotland’s retailers still expect 2021 to be a big year for the category, with plenty of opportunities for retailers to tap into

Snack packs win the day

Halloween presents a particularly strong sales opportunity, with consumers happy to dig into their pockets for a sweet treat .
RIBENA, a blackcurrant drink for 70 years, has gone tropical. With the exotic flavour sector growing at 20%, maker GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)introduced Mango and Lime and Pineapple and Passion Fruit in a 500ml ready-to-drink bottle earlier this year.

Move over blackcurrants

RIBENA, a blackcurrant drink for 70 years, has gone tropical. With the exotic flavour sector growing at 20%, maker GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)introduced Mango and Lime...

Selling the specials

THERE’S a strong argument for the positive retail effect of a premium drinks range at Christmas from drinks brand owner and distributor Halewood Wines...

Bring home a distillery

Visiting a distillery is a must for most whisky fans, but island distilleries aren’t always the most accessible, particularly in the winter

French flavour for the season

Heineken launches festive bottles
haribo-christmas-sweets

Haribo launches its seasonal range

Limited editions coming to town

Bridging the premium gap

Artisanal apple cider will be a key category driver over the next four years, according to Heineken, and it says it has launched Bulmers...
Rooster Rojo Tequila

Tequila with a twist

Amber Beverages has added a Hawaiian twist to its Rooster tequila brand with the launch of Rooster Rojo Smoked Pineapple infused Añejo Tequila.