New Mars Wrigley products

Novelty will not wear off

Mars Wrigley is ready for the final push towards Easter, with expanded distribution for some novelty treats and a host of classic shell eggs.

Spirits get the party started

CHILLED pre-mixes and fractional bottles are what’s required to get spirit drinkers into the summer party mood, according to Diageo. The drinks giant reckons that...

Good ideas land in Prestonpans

Entrepreneur Award winner Ferhan Ashiq drew on some of the best store executions in Scotland when refurbishing his Day-Today store in Prestonpans
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.
Screenshot from Yazoo advert

A televsion shake up

Yazoo has returned to the small screen with a £2m six-month broadcast sponsorship deal with Channel 4

Sweet treats dropping for spring

MARGINS of up to 49% are available from its Easter-themed confectionery according to cash and carry firm Hancocks. The Happy Easter range of more than...

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.
Festive cookies

Bake-on for December

The nation’s passion for baking seemingly as high as ever, a mood which has been noted by Dr. Oetker
Greenall’s Wild Berry Pink Gin in a PMP marked £15.99.

New pack and competition for Greenall’s

To support the launch of Greenall’s Wild Berry Pink Gin PMP, the brand is holding a competition for retailers who could win £1,000 of Love2Shop vouchers
Starting early: the summer sales boost starts in May and can last until October.

Setting up for the summer

Firms make their thoughts known

Is summer a time to turn the light on?

WILL the summer be good for a lighter form of energy? Earlier this year soft drinks firm AG Barr introduced what it sees as an...
Valfather the latest release from Highland Park

Orkney’s most peaty whisky yet

Orkney-based distillery Highland Park has launched a new special edition whisky that it described as its “most peated release to date.”

Cater for the cake makers

Christmas the biggest home-baking period of the year HOME baking experiences a spike in sales at Christmas as consumers prepare for parties and celebrations, says...
Charles McLean Eldorado

A wee nip of tonic wine

Eldorado tonic wine is the subject of a new social media campaign, featuring world-renowned whisky expert Charles MacLean.
Straw Hat wine range

Dreaming of a wine Christmas

THERE are few categories to compare with wine when it comes to consumers’ willingness to experiment and try something new
Jammie Dodger Christmas biscuit

Jammy Dodgers will be getting a festive makeover this Christmas

Burton’s Biscuit Company has unveiled the seasonal pack which will contain Jammy Dodgers embossed with three different festive designs