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WEBIndies sound alarm over impact of higher wages on small businesses August 27, 2024. The national president of trade organisation the Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) has written to the new secretary of state for business and trade to highlight the impact of higher wages on smaller businesses.
New drinks launches – September 2024 - Drinks Retailing News
WEBEnglish wine producer Chapel Down has reported a fall in sales and profits for the six months to June 30, as “one-off challenges in the off trade” hampered performance. The company said net sales dropped 11% to £7.1 million in the period, driven by a 36% dip in off-trade sales. Chapel Down said the drop was primarily due to one-off factors ...
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WEBRetailer profile – North Norfolk Cellars August 22, 2024. After a year of running North Norfolk Cellars online, Top 100 inductee Bert Blaize opened a bricks-and-mortar site in June.
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WEBIndustry warns government over increased EPR costs. The beer and pub sector has warned the government that the new tax on beer bottles may lead to an increase in costs to the consumer, and halt growth for bottled beer. The proposed fees could add up to an additional £212 million per year, according to the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA).
Drinks Retailing Awards 2024 winners announced
WEBFebruary 7, 2024. An annual celebration of excellence in off-trade, the Drinks Retailing Awards 2024 saw Stourbridge-based retailer The Wine Press take home the Independent Drinks Retailer of the Year award. Held on February 6 at The Dorchester Hotel in London, the DRAs 2024 highlighted the most outstanding retailers in the country, including ...
The latest in RTDs – analysis - Drinks Retailing
WEBApr 17, 2024 · Lauren Priestley, Diageo’s head of category development for the off-trade, says: “The RTD category is currently the fastest growing in total beverage alcohol, a reflection on the nation’s increasing demand for quality drinks and convenience. “Cocktails are driving forward this trend, being the fastest growing category in the past two ...
Top 100 announced in May/June issue - Drinks Retailing
WEBMay 14, 2024. Our annual list of the 100 Most Influential People has returned, with more industry voters than ever before. Spanning all areas of the drinks industry – including wine, beer, spirits, cider, RTDs, low/no, trade bodies and more – the list comprises 100 people who have used their influence to benefit the drinks retailing community.
Retailer News - Drinks Retailing
WEBThe Co-op has launched a multi-store trial featuring chillers dedicated to single-serve cans across different categories. The initiative, which was shared with Drinks Retailing in a recent interview, sees a 94-store trial where ready to drink beverages, craft beers, ciders, wine and cocktails will be displayed together. The retailer said it has….
Analysis - Drinks Retailing
WEBThe temptation for drinks producers to take advantage of last year’s changes in duty rates isunderstandable, with lower rates introduced for products between 1.3% and 3.4% abv, and between 3.5% and 8.4%.Since then we’ve seen existing brands lower their abvs and new ones enter the mid-strength space, while a small number were already well ...
What will 2024 hold for the drinks industry? Expert insights – part 1
WEBJan 24, 2024 · Expert insights – part 1. By Lucy Britner. January 24, 2024. Industry authorities share with Lucy Britner their thoughts on what the big issues are likely to be for the year ahead. INDUSTRY – MILES BEALE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, WINE & SPIRIT TRADE ASSOCIATION. What looms largest is the possibility of a general election.