The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called the government’s new energy support package for businesses “inadequate, poorly targeted and ultimately pointless”. Late yesterday, the…
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called the government’s new energy support package for businesses “inadequate, poorly targeted and ultimately pointless”. Late yesterday, the…
Alcohol Concern slammed retailers for selling Champagne and popular drinks brands at “pocket-money prices” as Christmas price wars raged during Alcohol Awareness Week. Asda was selling Champagne at £6 a bottle this week and the charity warned supermarkets must take their share of the blame for Britain’s “binge-drinking epidemic”. Eric Appleby, chief executive at Alcohol Concern, told OLN: “Alcohol misuse is a serious problem and…
Champagne importers have defended deep discounting on brands in UK supermarkets. A festive sales battle saw prices per bottle slashed to as low as £10 in Asda, with Sainsbury’s selling Champagnes for as little as £12.99 and Tesco £13.49. Matt Dickinson, commercial director of Thierry’s, which distributes Nicolas Feuillatte, said: “I would love to say it’s deeply detrimental, but in practice it makes Champagne accessible. …
