As history starts to repeat itself, Martin Green looks at the potential for the burgeoning bulk wine market In 1863, president Abraham Lincoln officially abolished slavery in the United States by issuing the Emancipation Proclamation. On this side of the pond, Queen Victoria was at the height of her reign and chancellor William Ewart Gladstone was busy overhauling the tax system. The Football…

There’s no doubt Valentine’s Day presents a lucrative opportunity to boost sales and create memorable experiences for customers. Here, Drinks Retailing explores some strategies you can use to pull on both the heart strings and the purse strings  Whether you’re in the love club or you want to club love over the head, February 14 is big business for the drinks industry. …

With more consumers cutting down on their drinking than ever before, Rachel Badham takes a look at what 2024 holds for the low/no category beyond the first month “Moderate drinking is no longer just reserved for the month of January and, for the majority of people, making more mindful decisions around alcohol consumption has become the norm,” says Tom Wiggett, co-founder of Long…

As Millésime Bio kicks off in Montpellier, Drinks Retailing talks to organiser Sudvinbio chair Nicolas Richarme and Jeanne Fabre, president of Millésime Bio’s organising committee Drinks Retailing: What macro trends have you noticed when it comes to consumer drinking habits? Millésime Bio: In France, while the decline in wine consumption continues year-on-year, consumption of organic wine is increasing, with a turnover…

Responsible retailing means having a continuous commitment to compliance and community welfare. A cursory glance at legal guidelines won’t cut the mustard. Fast-changing times demand a meticulous understanding of age restrictions and a proactive approach. Here are some quick tips to steer clear of under-age drinkers and serve legally.  1. Play by the rules. Familiarise yourself and staff with local and national regulations…

Leaders of major wine fair organisers warn change is needed to positively engage new consumers As wine trade fair season approaches, the heads of Europe’s two biggest have rung out warnings about major challenges facing the industry. The chief executive of Vinexposium, which organises Wine Paris and Vinexpo Paris, said many players in the wine industry “need to change from being…

As a new year begins, many of us will be embarking on Dry January in an attempt to moderate alcohol consumption and focus on health. However, pre-Christmas sales data shows that there was already rapid growth in low/no beer over the festive period. In the four weeks to December 23 the category grew by a whopping 43% in value, adding £4.2 million…