Taking a leap with salmon
JCS Fish reckons convenience retailers would do well to bolster their range with some smoked salmon
Good times minus alcohol
Long celebrated by shops and pubs as the perfect time to pick up alcohol sales, Christmas will not be a boozy affair for everyone this year.
Millions in the chiller
In time for Christmas, Golden Casket has launched a new flavoured water range under its Millions brand.
Premium going well as Noel draws near
Heineken report on premium beer makes for a positive read in the run up to Christmas season
The apple of Santa’s eye
Despite the drop in mercury, retailers should expect to see cider sales increase as Christmas nears.
Pa rum pum pum rum
There is no question that gin will fly off the shelves this Christmas, but could rum also be one to watch this season?
Scottish firm in high spirits
Turnover is up at William Grant & Sons
Seasonal baubles are back
Edinburgh-based gin distiller Pickering’s has got into the festive spirit with the launch of a new limited edition gift pack.
Rocking the pouch
For some consumers, buying premium gin is as much about the bottle as what is inside. But once you have one bottle to display, do you need another?
Banking on a bonnie season
Malts and gins for an on-trend Christmas
Who needs Champagne supernovas
Oasis might have been singing about champagne supernovas 25 years ago, but now it looks like whisky will be the tipple reaching for the sky.
A dram good prize on offer
Money-can’t-buy whisky is up for grabs
Going wild for new gin flavour
It might only be a year old, but Wildcat Gin has already expanded its portfolio with the launch of a new flavour.
Getting into spirits this Christmas
“This Christmas is likely to be the third in a row dominated by gin, and the average outlet now stocks on average eight different types: two standard, three premium and three super premium. ”
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. ”
Vegan vino
Whether it’s a lifestyle choice or an ethical decision, more shoppers are seeking out animal-free products, which affects wine
