Nearly half of consumers who shop at independent wine retailers cited “supporting small businesses” as their predominant reason for going to indie stores, according…
Nearly half of consumers who shop at independent wine retailers cited “supporting small businesses” as their predominant reason for going to indie stores, according…
The drinks industry has praised watchdog Ofgem’s latest review for highlighting recent behaviour of energy suppliers, which has left some businesses unable to secure contracts. Based on information collected from Ofgem’s stakeholders, the non-domestic market review found that at certain points throughout 2022, the majority of suppliers did not offer fixed term contracts to businesses, with some ceasing to offer any contracts for…
Trade associations have welcomed a fall in inflation rates, but warned that both businesses and consumers continue to face challenges. The UK inflation rate fell to 7.9% in June, down from 8.7% in May, driven by a drop in motor fuel prices. The Office for National Statistics said that food prices rose in June 2023, but by less than in June 2022, also leading to…
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has called on the government to scrap duty hikes and “avoid prohibitive price rises, which will further fuel inflation”. With a month to go until new duty measures come into force, the WSTA said there is still time to scrap duty hikes. WSTA chief executive Miles Beale said: “We are careering towards an extremely tough period for wine and…
Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme has been pushed back by at least 18 months. Circular Economy minister Lorna Slater told Scottish parliament today that the scheme will be delayed until at least October 2025, as a consequence of the UK government’s decision not to grant the scheme a full exclusion from the Internal Market Act. Last week, the UK government said DRS could…
Connecting with other local businesses is a good way to expand your reach, establish your place in the community, and attract new customers. Whether a partnership involves a simple recommendation or a full-on collaborative tasting event, there are many ways to get involved with other businesses to generate buzz – and sales – for both parties. 1. Partner with shops close to your…
Hundreds of businesses have called on the Scottish government to “delay, review and rethink” the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). A letter urging Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon to delay the DRS has collected around 500 signatures from businesses and trade bodies. The letter follows an announcement last week that the March 1 registration deadline for producers had been scrapped. Following that announcement,…
Online low and no alcohol retailer DryDrinker.com has extended its offer to trade customers. The platform, founded by Stuart Elkington, will now cater for small businesses and independent retailers as well as on-trade customers. Elkington said new customers would receive a 10% discount upon sign up, no minimum spend, and free delivery for orders over £100. “Launching our offering to trade customers is something I’ve…
