Cover the bases

BIG nights in continue to be very popular and they’re often unplanned, so convenience retailers are in an ideal position to cater for shoppers...
Retailers should ensure there’s a strong selection of mixer options, says CCEP.

Mix up drinks options for sunnier days

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has pushed convenience store operators to keep in a core range of mixer options that shoppers can turn to for those unexpected sunny days in Scotland when they want to enjoy a drink in their back gardens.
Actiph

One million for Scottish water brand

Scottish alkaline water brand Actiph has secured £1m from investors through a crowdfunding campaign.

Juice for the health conscious

FRUIT juice specialist Sunmagic has released two new fruit juice ranges ahead of the Christmas selling period. They include the firm’s first ‘not from concentrate’...

Vanilla’s back

TEN years after its last appearance on British shelves, CCE has brought back Vanilla Coke. This time around it comes in a 330ml can, 500ml...

Is it time to re-energise?

Has the energy drinks market, for long one of the most buoyant parts of convenience retailing in the UK, not least in Scotland, gone through...
A can of lucozade alert and ribena sparkling zero

Shoppers continue to seek out healthy drink options

With the Covid pandemic still fresh in people’s memories, health and wellbeing continues to play a part in shoppers’ drink choices.

Squeeze into craft

JUICE is the word at Cracker Drinks Co as the firm rolls out its Crafted brand to UK stores. The new range comprises four flavours:...
Red Bull reckons having the right range will ensure a shop's energy drinks section is ready to meet summer demands.

Build up energy drinks for summer, says Red Bull

Energy drinks giant Red Bull offers advice to convenience retailers on how to ensure shoppers can easily get what they want in the category.
Vimto 500ml

Squash soars

British soft drinks brand Vimto has been enjoying enviable growth according to data specialist Nielsen
Rockstar Revolt offers two sugar free varieties, Killer Citrus and Killer Cooler.

Size matters in drinks aisle

Packs, tax and lower sugar PACK size is a vital consideration in the purchase decisions of Scottish energy and functional drinks consumers according to two...
multipack-of-red-bull-cans

Even more energy with a multipack

To make the most of this category uplift, Red Bull has now extended its multipack offering by launching a new 355ml four pack

Coca-Cola to give away Endless fun this summer

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has kicked summer with its new 'Endless Summer Pass' promo, which will see shoppers bag tickets to major global events.
The Berry Company tea juice

Tea blend packs a berry punch

INDEPENDENT juice brand The Berry Company has launched a new tea juice blend.
Rebecca Adlington

Rebecca Adlington joins Tetley

Something to splash about

Repackaged for convenience

CONVENIENCE stores were firmly in the thinking of the team behind Overhang when they repackaged the drink they call a natural pick-me-up. The smaller 250ml...