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...
Selling the specials
THERE’S a strong argument for the positive retail effect of a premium drinks range at Christmas from drinks brand owner and distributor Halewood Wines...
Sparkling in early roll out
INTRODUCED south of the border and in Ireland in test markets earlier this year US soft drink Sparkling Ice has been rolled out ahead...
It’s time for the soft sell
THE Christmas tradition of families getting together and the fact that many adults now choose frequently not to drink alcohol present many opportunities for...
Sugar-free sharers
WITH the festive season approaching, many consumers will be beginning to stockpile Christmas fare, reckons soft drinks firm CBL. Retailers should increase stock levels...
Posh pack
Snack brand Tyrrell’s has added new popcorn and crisp flavours to its range.
Bellini Cocktail Poshcorn is available in a 75g pack with an RRP...
Big brands offer season’s sweeting
Confectionery sales were worth £706m at Christmas in 2015 according to Mondelez International.
And it says it has a 29.4% share of the Christmas chocolate...
Revamp tonic for Britvic mixers
BRITVIC has re-launched its Britvic Mixers and Juices range ahead of the Christmas season.
Available to retailers from the middle of last month Britvic’s tonic...
Glitter to add glamour
THE liqueur category is growing by 5.1% and is now worth £1bn, says Global Brands whose liqueurs include Thorntons Chocolate Liqueur, Teichenné and the...
Playing the premium
SPIRITS and wine brands owner has been urging retailers to carry a wide selection of premium wines and spirits and stock up early to grab...
Health appeal fizzing up
CHRISTMAS is traditionally a time for indulgence. But while alcohol provides major retail revenue over the festive period, it isn’t the only show in...
Fudge with vintage flavour
Soft Drinks brand Vimto is teaming up with confectionery firm Gardiners of Scotland to launch Handmade Vintage Vimto Fudge, just ahead of the Christmas...
Festive dozen
Symbol group’s 12 deals of Christmas make a 2016 return
BEER, wine, spirits and soft drinks will play a major role in symbol group Spar’s...
A place on the shop floor
Sweets that soothe market hits £105m as firms get set for medicated confectionery’s hottest months of the year
OFFERING comfort to those afflicted by winter...
A place on the shop floor
Is there really a cold and flu season in winter? Well, opinions vary. It looks as if colds may well have similar incidences across...
Pet gift sales up
DO pet owners really buy their pets presents at Christmas?
Well according to Mars Petcare it’s not just owners. Quoting Nielsen research for 2015 the...
