Rabbie Burns

Beating the blues with a celebration

While retailers in other parts of the UK may struggle to find cause for celebration this month, Scottish stores have a national poet to help them through the winter.

Divine inspiration

CONVENIENCE stores should merchandise Christmas impulse chocolate lines together, but away from regular all-year-round impulse lines, reckons Divine Chocolate. A spokesperson said: “They should be positioned...
Jam Shed Rose

Clink with pink wine

WINE brand Jam Shed is looking to tap into demand for rosé  varietals, with the launch of its first pink variant: Jam Shed Californian Rosé.

Festive feasts

SANDWICH brand Urban Eat has launched six limited-edition varieties for Christmas. The range includes Piggies Under Blankets sub roll, Boxing Day Brunch Panini, Brie and...
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...
Olivar de la Luna olive oil, Border Biscuit jute bags, Majorcene sobrasada (spreadable chorizo) and Italian panetonne are among the many premium foods available to independent retailers at Christmas.

Say it with food

FOOD gifting in the past few years has exploded as what we eat becomes increasing significant – both culturally and socially

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...
Eden Mill liqueurs

We three gins

GIN enthusiasts have a trio of new expressions to add to their Christmas wish lists
Lucozade promotional packs

Punchy pack promotion

Chance to train with boxing champion
Peppa Pig Really Cheesy Lentil Puffs

Don’t miss a trick this year

CRISPS and snacks are on course for strong seasonal trading this Halloween, according to Calbee UK.
Magners Irish Cider at a picnic

Summer fun with Magners

Magners has launched a new six-month seasonal promotion to give consumers the chance to spruce up their homes or enjoy a staycation
mccoys-and-kp-nuts

Win with displays

Barbecue fixtures help snacks fly in summer

Fizz fuels the party spirit

SPARKLING wines such as cava and prosecco are affordable treats to be enjoyed throughout the festive season, according to Freixenet. And with Nielsen figures...

Setting up a saucy summer

BARBECUERS are getting creative with their sauces and seeking out hotter tastes. That’s the word from Heinz: the sauce giant’s internal research reveals that...

Cleanest time of the year?

IF you thought the spring was the main time for Britain’s households to go through a deep cleaning session think again. It just might be...

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...