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Scottish Sun
12 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Butterkist launches brand-new never-before-seen popcorn flavour in major supermarket in DAYS
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A POPULAR brand is set to launch a new never-before-seen popcorn flavour. The tasty treat is expected to land on supermarket shelves within days. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Butterkist will sell a new Crunchy Cookies & Cream Popcorn Credit: Butterkist As many people look for a snack to accompany their summer movie nights, shopper will no doubt want to try out this fresh flavour. Butterkist will sell a new Crunchy Cookies & Cream Popcorn - which will be available at select supermarkets soon. Rachel Rayner, Senior Brand Manager for Butterkist, says: "At Butterkist, we are always looking for ways to delight our customers with new and exciting flavours. "So, we are thrilled to announce our latest addition of Crunchy Cookies & Cream Popcorn! "The perfect sweet treat, we can't wait for our customers to taste this delicious new flavour and make it a part of every special occasion, whether that's a family movie night or an afternoon pick-me-up." It will be available in Morrisons starting from July 7. After that, it will make appearances in Sainsbury's, Asda and Co-op. The popcorn will sit on shelves with an RRP of £2. A spokesperson said: "Each bite offers a delightful fusion of smooth creamy vanilla, combined with the classic cookie taste and irresistible chocolate flavour, creating a blend that is both sweet and satisfying. "This new addition to Butterkist's range is perfect for movie nights or sharing with friends." I tried crazy food mash-ups like tuna/Marmite & popcorn & chilli sauce… a mad combo tasted vile – so would you try them? It comes as shelves at TK Maxx have been stocked with Halloween tea towels, cushions, blankets and plush toys months before the festival. One shopper shared pictures of Halloween items on the shelves in the retailer's Doncaster store, saying: "It's starting." Others chimed in to say they'd also seen Halloween products in the stores in Preston and Oldham. Charlotte Harrington, the manager at Summerhill's Garden Centre in Basildon, Essex, previously told The Sun that they open their Christmas department on the August bank holiday. "The stock comes in early and we gradually start putting it out on the shop floor. This is just a small fraction of what we have," she said. "But our Christmas displays are so spectacular it takes time to get everything set up, so we have to start early."
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Big high street chain selling Halloween goodies four months early – and shoppers are divided
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR high street chain has already started selling Halloween items, and shoppers aren't sure what to make of it. Shelves at TK Maxx have been stocked with Halloween tea towels, cushions, blankets and plush toys - a huge four months before the spooky holiday. 4 TK Maxx has brought out a range of Halloween items in some of its stores Credit: UK Supermarket Offers & Deals This Week by Dansway 4 The Halloween items are in stores a full four months before the holiday Credit: Dansway Gifts and Bargains UK 4 Shoppers have complained it's "way too early" for Halloween items to be in stores Credit: Dansway Gifts and Bargains UK 4 Ceramic pumpkins, skulls, tea towels, blankets and cushions are among the items Credit: Dansway Gifts and Bargains UK Shoppers pointed out that it hasn't even been the summer yet, and Brits are basking in up to 28C heat today. But if you head into TK Maxx, things are looking very autumnal. One shopper shared pictures of Halloween items on the shelves in the retailer's Doncaster store, saying: "It's starting." Others chimed in to say they'd also seen Halloween products in the stores in Preston and Oldham. Another post sharing a video of all the new products has racked up more than 2,500 likes and 1,200 comments. One person commented: "No no NO ….. let's have summer first before we start seeing autumn things ….. jeeeez way too early !!" Another said: "Wooow really getting earlier and earlier every year huh!! will start seeing xmas stuff next week no doubt." A third person said: "Its june!!!! this is far too early." But others were happier to see the spooky items on shelves. One joked: "You call it Halloween i call it home decor." I found my Christmas presents in the BIN - I've saved nearly £16k on TK Maxx buys & even got my tree from a skip Another person said to their friend: "We need to go back to TKMAXX!!!!" Shops have been putting out their holiday stocks even earlier in recent years. Some experts have said the growth of online shopping has meant traditional retailers are trying to extend the holiday season to compete. It's also because they have boosted profits during holiday seasons as shoppers spend more. Shops have been putting out their holiday stocks even earlier in recent years. Some experts have said the growth of online shopping has meant traditional retailers are trying to extend the holiday season to compete. It's also because they have boosted profits during holiday seasons as shoppers spend more. Charlotte Harrington, the manager at Summerhill's Garden Centre in Basildon, Essex, previously told The Sun that they open their Christmas department on the August bank holiday. "The stock comes in early and we gradually start putting it out on the shop floor. This is just a small fraction of what we have," she said. "But our Christmas displays are so spectacular it takes time to get everything set up, so we have to start early." Putting out holiday decorations too early can put off customers, though. Last year shoppers complained when B&M launched its Christmas range in the middle of August. They also reacted when Morrisons, Tesco and B&M put Easter chocolates out on their shelves hours after Christmas Day.
