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.

Rio 2016 Olympics key events

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Kitchen comforts

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There’s no shortage of options for customers seeking out low and no sugar soft drinks.

Shoots shake up

THINGS are shaking up for Fruit Shoot as its parent firm launches a new line under the brand’s banner
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Sparkling onto screen

Lucozade Energy is aiming to Spark Something with its new £10m marketing campaign

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.
pet gift packs

Stocking presents for pets can help boost festive sales

The old saying goes that a dog is for life, not just for Christmas. But according to Mars Petcare, the festive season is still “the most important time of the year” for the petcare category.
Eden Mill gin and Gordon's pink gin

Gingle all the way!

Eden Mill distillery has launched a miniatures gift set and Diageo is tapping into the pink gin sub-sector

In love with Christmas

Ferrero eyes festive Thorntons growth

Crossing the Rubicon

Rubicon has entered the energy category, as AG Barr expands its big-can range following the departure of Rockstar from its portfolio

A slice of the action

Build-your-own burgers element of the barbecue party presents an opportunity for cheese sales

How to scare up a success

The team at Barassie Day-Today goes the extra mile at Halloween.
Dunedin golden rum

Baby it’s gold inside

THIS winter sees the release of what is being called ‘Scotland’s first golden rum’.
Boost

Bursting on to the scene

ENERGY drinks fans are looking for more flavour says Al Gunn of Boost Drinks. And he reckons Boost’s new Cherry Burst will give independent retailers...
Mondelez Christmas 2021

Countdown to Christmas

Mondelez has been encouraging retailers to get an early start on festive celebrations, to capitalise on every seasonal opportunity going.

Fruit flavours of the season

KOPPARBERG says that while cider is becoming less of a seasonal drinks category ciders still sell better in good weather. The firm says the brand...