The deadline for the 2025 Drinks Retailing Awards (DRAs) has been extended by a week.   Retailers across the UK now have until midnight on Friday August 16 to enter the DRAs.   Independent and smaller-scale retailers, including those that operate independently of a parent company, can enter now. Convenience store retailers and convenience chains can also submit entries.   The shortlisted retailers will…

The Welsh Wine Awards 2023 saw 50 wines enter from across 12 vineyards, marking a record year for the annual event. Organised by the Welsh Vineyard Association, the Welsh Wine Awards was held earlier this month after all 50 wines were sampled by a panel of judges.  This year’s events saw 3 golds, 26 silvers and 20 bronzes awarded across the board,…

Retailers across the UK have one more week to enter the 2024 Drinks Retailing Awards (DRAs). The extended deadline for entries is next Friday, August 11. Independent and smaller scale retailers, including those that operate independently of a parent company, can enter a number of categories, all free of charge. Those shortlisted will receive an invitation to the awards at London’s Dorchester Hotel on February…

Retailers across the UK are being urged to get their entries in for the 2024 Drinks Retailing Awards (DRAs). The deadline for entries is next Friday, August 4. Independent and smaller scale retailers, including those that operate independently of a parent company, can enter a number of categories, free of charge. Those shortlisted will receive an invitation to the awards at London’s Dorchester Hotel on…

Drinks Retailing’s parent company, Agile Media, has acquired the licence to the Sommelier Wine Awards. The deal, with Imbibe Live organiser Reed Exhibitions, will see the competition return in 2024. Launched in 2007, The Sommelier Wine Awards has a reputation as the “wine reference for sommeliers and on trade looking for quality and independently accredited wines to add to their wine list”, Agile Media said…

Entries for the 2024 awards are now open to specialist wine stores, independent bottle shops, spirits boutiques, high street hybrids and the best of the internet. In fact, just about anybody with a significant part of their business in the off-trade can enter, apart from the major supermarkets, at drinksretailingawards.co.uk Here are a few tips to help make sure your…

The 2023 Drinks Retailing Awards celebrated a range of dynamic supermarkets, convenience chains and regional stores, all of which are championing drinks and helping the off-trade thrive.  Supermarket of the Year winner, Marks & Spencer, had a highly successful year, securing two other awards for its outstanding range: Multiple Wine Retailer of the Year and Multiple RTD Retailer of the Year. Turning to other…