As the trade starts to gear up for Christmas, Lizzy O’Riordan catches up with retailers around the country to see how they are preparing…
As the trade starts to gear up for Christmas, Lizzy O’Riordan catches up with retailers around the country to see how they are preparing…
In February, Marks & Spencer took home three Drinks Retailing Awards, including Supermarket of the Year. Head of BWS transformation Andrew Shaw talks Lucy Britner through his work Andrew Shaw started life in the drinks industry at the tender age of 14, pressing grapes at Wootton Vineyard in Somerset, under the watchful eye of English wine pioneer Major Colin Gillespie. His parents also…
As retailers gear up for an influx of consumers in search of gifts, Rachel Badham explores how the drinks industry is giving gifting a refresh With 2022 marking the first Christmas free from Covid-related restrictions, it seems probable that decadent seasonal celebrations and gifting galore will be back on the consumer agenda. However, as the cost of living crisis puts a dampener on the…
Luxury and sustainability both feature in the world of gifting this year, as consumers look to treat each other while being kind to the planet, finds Lucy Britner “It’s no surprise that this year consumers will want to treat themselves and their loved ones more than ever during the festive season,” says Ian Macleod Distillers managing director UK, Neil Boyd. “We’re expecting to see lots of…
Nisa has announced a raft of in-store alcohol deals to help retailers drive footfall and sales during the early festive period. The promotion, which is supported by a marketing campaign and POS, will run until December 14. The activation is aimed at the “mini moments” in the lead up to Christmas, such as drinks at home, planned parties, spontaneous get-togethers and gifting. The promotion includes…
The Whisky Exchange has reported a 159% uplift in gifting purchases over the lockdown period. The retailer said it recorded a surge in sales of products designed to be given as gifts, over April and May this year. Options for personalisation have also been popular and the retailer said more than 50% of all purchases of bottles of Laurent Perrier Rose Champagne have included an…
Virgin Wines is to launch a gift business that it hopes will corner the market for wine presents. Chief executive Jay Wright told OLN: “When people want to send a bunch of flowers they think of Interflora, but no one owns the market in wine and Champagne. “Lots of people do it, but no one is really owning that part of the market. It is a huge…
Glenfiddich has released a range of Father’s Day gift packs. Each whisky in its core range – 12 Year Old, 14 Year Old and 15 Year Old – will have a gift tin containing a gift tag and a branded sticker to use when it is wrapped as a gift, for specialist off-licences. In the multiple grocers there will be faux-leather wrapped gift tins, supported…
