Majestic Wine said it had a record-breaking trading period over the last 18 months, with some key trends expected to continue. The retailer has been…
Majestic Wine said it had a record-breaking trading period over the last 18 months, with some key trends expected to continue. The retailer has been…
The Local Government Association has indicated that retailers signing up to Reducing the Strength schemes could be breaking competition law. It warned that retailers could face significant penalties, including fines, if they enter into “restrictive practices” under the schemes, and added that councils could be breaking EU law by encouraging retailers to sign up. The LGA has published new guidance for councils that want…
Off Licence News is campaigning for legal clarity over the Reducing the Strength initiative after an alarming rise in the number of councils banning retailers from selling various drinks. More than 90 councils have adopted the scheme pioneered in Ipswich, amid growing concerns that retailers are being forced to comply with restrictions – despite clear warnings from the Office of Fair Trading such schemes could…
