Clear option for the Captain
As one of its major launches in Britain in the run up to summer 2015, Diageo has entered the white rum category with Captain...
Adventageous calendar growth
Ferrero festive favourites back for 2018
The apple of Santa’s eye
Despite the drop in mercury, retailers should expect to see cider sales increase as Christmas nears.
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
Don’t forget the pet gifts this Christmas
ADVENT calendars, stockings full of treats and novelties ... they’re not just for children. Animal lovers use the festive season as an excuse to...
Tradition always in demand
Lees of Scotland says its Mini Snowballs consistently prove effective for boosting seasonal sales.
Sales director Bert Croll said: “We always see a strong and...
Have a very merry VKmas
Retailers know that Christmas brings a big lift for off sales, but figures from Global Brands suggest the festive season is sensational for its flagship RTD brand.
Seasonal sparkles
“Christmas is a fantastic time to gift wine to a loved one and is also the ideal opportunity for retailers to encourage their customers to ‘trade up’ to a more premium offering. ”
A Mexican flavour for summer
TEQUILA beer Amigos is now available in a seasonal pack which celebrates all things Mexico.
The limited-edition pack has been introduced to support the brand’s...
Premium can be local hero
Gifting is one of the main reasons for spirits purchases in December, with 48% of people purchasing alcohol as a gift last Christmas, according to Pernod Ricard.
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...
Don’t rain on the parade
Firms reckon off-sales will go well this summer
IT’S a bit of a cliché to say the Scottish summer is unpredictable, but it’s a cliché...
A cider shop to sing about
Cider shop opens in Anstruther, Fife
Chocolate gifts all wrapped up for Mars Wrigley
Gifting remains the biggest shopper ritual of the festive period and Mars Wrigley says it has pulled out all the stops with its chocolate selection this Christmas.
Terry’s Chocolate unveils orange filled Easter range
Terry's Chocolate is set to drive up its sales even further this Easter season with its new Marble Egg and wider additions to the range for 2026.
The doctor’s creations
HALLOWEEN means happy days for home baking sales according to Dr. Oetker.
