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...
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...
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...
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...
We three gins
GIN enthusiasts have a trio of new expressions to add to their Christmas wish lists
Punchy pack promotion
Chance to train with boxing champion
Don’t miss a trick this year
CRISPS and snacks are on course for strong seasonal trading this Halloween, according to Calbee UK.
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
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...
