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...
Make it a party for everyone
IT’S now virtually impossible to ignore alcohol-free alternatives during the festive season
Season of treats
TREATSIZES and individual-serving-sized lines, which the firm calls “self-eats”, are being prioritised in Mondelez International’s Halloween push.
“Seasonal self-eats are a great way to get...
Bagging party spirit
M&M’s is celebrating the Olympics period by releasing limited-edition M&M’s Rio Colourmix.
Bags featuring green, yellow and blue M&M’s are available in two variants –...
From a land down under
CHRISTMAS is famous as a period when people are keen to try something new. It’s also a time when authenticity becomes important...
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
Thirst for a fright
Soft drinks vital for the third biggest party season of the year
FAMILIES and friends getting together to enjoy Halloween creates an ideal situation for...
It comes once a year … when does it start?
The festive season is round the corner and it’s one of the biggest times of the year for confectionery. Some suppliers say begin early...
Rio 2016 Olympics key events
IT’S not possible to fit all of the 2016 Olympic events into our table. But, using info from the Rio 2016 website and UK...
How hot days generate sales
For each degree the temperature rises, demand for soft drinks can go up by as much as 5%
AS the mercury rises, the chillers empty....
Sweet deals for mothers
Nisa has announced a raft of in store promotions on a range of sweet treats as it gears up for Mother’s Day
Public votes for new Cadbury Dairy Milk flavour
The new Cadbury Dairy Milk Choca-latte hits shelves following a competition run by Mondelez which let consumers submit their ideas for a new flavour.
Premium off sales
WHEN people entertain at home, they like to treat guests – and themselves – to the best
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...
Arty label stands out
THE fourth in an annual series of limited edition bottles with art at their heart has been released for Spanish wine Campo Viejo.
The latest...
Jamaican tips for the sunshine
For c-store retailers, good weather can mean good news for soft drinks sales
