The entry deadline for the Drinks Retailing Awards (DRAs) has been extended until Friday 14 August, giving independent retailers an extra week…
The entry deadline for the Drinks Retailing Awards (DRAs) has been extended until Friday 14 August, giving independent retailers an extra week…
Drinks Retailing is thrilled to announce the independent shortlist for our Drinks Retailing Awards 2026. Every year, the countdown to the awards night at London’s Dorchester Hotel begins when we whittle down our list of entries, which numbered over a hundred this year. As we approach the big night on 3 February 2026, we can now reveal the businesses which have…
The results for the International Beer Challenge (IBC) have now been revealed, with Old Ale from Harvey & Son (Lewes) Ltd winning Supreme Champion in the Taste Awards. This year the competition received entries from close to 30 countries with 20 gold medals awarded across the Taste and Design & Packaging awards. Within this, Hobgoblin was awarded…
The results for the International Cider Challenge 2025 (ICC) have now been revealed, with the Supreme Champion Trophy going to Orchard Reserve from Robinsons Cider, which was also named Best Tannin-Led Cider. Wild Disco from Nightingale Cider Company received a Highly Commended award for Supreme Champion. It also won a trophy for Best Acid-Led Cider. At the same…
The deadline to enter the Drinks Retailing Awards 2026 has been extended by one week and now falls on August 15. Retailers across the UK have until midnight on Friday 15 August to enter the DRAs. Independent and smaller-scale retailers, including those that operate independently of a parent company, can enter for free online. Convenience store retailers and convenience chains can…
DRINKS RETAILING AWARDS The annual Drinks Retailing Awards are the only event where supermarkets, independents and convenience retailers come together to celebrate the brilliant achievements of the whole off-trade, throwing the spotlight on businesses that excel in product range, customer service and making drinks special. Our judging process is one of the most rigorous on the awards circuit, ensuring that…
Entries for the International Beer Challenge 2025 close on Monday June 16, following an extension to the original end-of-May deadline. The competition is open to brewers worldwide and is split into two areas: the Taste Awards and the Design and Packaging Awards. Organisers have said the competition aims to celebrate the full diversity of beer styles, with highlights set to be featured…
Entries for the Drinks Retailing Awards 2026 are officially open. Independent retailers operating between one and ten stores are invited to nominate themselves in as many categories as they wish. The deadline for entries is Friday, August 8, 2025, and it is free to enter. Following the deadline, a three-stage judging process will begin, comprising mystery shopping visits, in-depth interviews with business…
