Seeking some seasonal sparkle
CONVENIENCE stores have an important role to play in the Christmas season, especially where wine is concerned.
New formats for the barbecue
ROLLING out just in time for barbecue season, Heineken UK has released two new SKUs for Mexican beer brand Sol.
The Latin American lager is...
It comes once a year … when does it start?
The festive season is round the corner and it’s one of the biggest times of the year for confectionery. Some suppliers say begin early...
Jumping into the Christmas spirit
TACKY Christmas jumpers are at the heart of VK’s new campaign as it gears up for the festive season.
Great flavours at a low price
Tayto talks 2020 snack category trends
Frighteningly good sweets
Swizzels is prepared for a spooktacular Halloween 2019.
Be a top wine seller
A suppliers’ guide for convenience retailers
A dash of Spain for the barbie
The trend for drinking at home has extended beyond a glass of wine or a bottle of beer to encompass the cocktail, claims one...
Supermarket deal for small Scottish gin
Stirlingshire-based distiller McQueen Gin has signed a second exclusivity deal with Sainsbury’s.
Continental drinking
Campo Viejo is the subject of a new campaign focusing on all things Spanish
Avoid water shortages
STOCK up for the season is the message from Highland Spring. Last summer, which was hardly tropical, plain water sales increased by 52% according...
New Funkin cocktail best served in the cold
Funkin Cocktails is set to prove that cocktails aren’t just for the summer sun with its new Salted Caramel Espresso Martini variant.
Christmas all about sharing
Larger formats on course for a strong winter
Coconut clear addition
SUGAR-free flavoured water brand Perfectly Clear has added a coconut variety to its range.
And its online promotional film was watched 39,755 time in the...
Timing vital at Christmas
We know that confectionery is important to Christmas sales, particularly in convenience stores, but how can retailers make the best of the seasonal opportunities?
The...
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...
