Scary sugar sales soar

SUGAR confectionery is boosted by Halloween more than any other type of sweets according to Wrigley. The Starburst and Skittles brand owner says Nielsen figures...

Christmas truffles

For those consumers looking for an indulgent gift for friends and family this Christmas, Norfolk-based Booja-Booja has a range that might just tick the boxes
walkers-christmas-range

Walkers shortbread has a patriotic festive range for retailers

Scottish twist on Christmas

Glens premium faces west

2015 is the first Christmas for Glen’s Platinum Vodka the premium stablemate to Scottish take-home’s most valuable Scottish alcohol brand, and the UK’s second-biggest...

Cava fans act on impulse

OFFERING chilled sparkling wine can persuade customers to spend more money. That’s the theory from Spanish cava brand Freixenet; MD Damien Clark said: “Picnics...
Budweiser

Getting the beers in

TAKING the party outside has become a regular summer pastime for many Scots and Budweiser is hoping its special barbecue packs will put it...
Boxing champ Anthony Joshua has backed the Lucozade Sport campaign to support fitness workers.

Hard hitting RTD launch

Kopparberg Hard Seltzer launched late last month, with three flavours in the range

Whiskies from down under

TWO Australian single malts have landed in the UK.
Echo Falls Melon and Mint, and Raspberry and Lavendar

Botanicals in a bottle this summer

Affordability an advantage says CWF

King of the swingers

LOCH Lomond Whiskies has sunk a double with its new golfing partnership deals, securing the services of two Scottish golf legends

Putting the bite on health

HEALTHY chocolate is a term that can be met with scepticism but manufacturer Elizabeth Shaw says people are eating chocolate more healthily through portion...
CWF Nectars Peach Schnapps, and CWF Sandy Cove Rum and Coconut

Value appeals in the off trade

Affordability an advantage says CWF
Kinder Happy Hippo

Pack refresh for Kinder

Kinder Chocolate packs have been revamped in a bid to attract new shoppers to the brand.
Lockets

Taking care of your shoppers

According to research from PAGB 92% of consumers in Scotland would be prepared to purchase over-the-counter remedies for treatable illnesses

Celebrating the season

STG on the festive cigar opportunity

An early start

The main festive sales period starts up to 12 weeks before the big day. How can retailers catch early shoppers? One in five biscuit purchasers...