If you’re immersed in the world of beer, you’ve likely seen the Society of Independent Brewers’ (SIBA) latest campaign. In a David-and-Goliath-esque effort, SIBA aims to fight back against ‘big beer’ with a campaign designed to help consumers identify ‘true’ independent breweries. Will it work, asks Lizzy O’Riordan   For years, the word ‘craft’ was synonymous with smaller breweries. It evoked the idea of…

As the cost of living crisis continues and crime rates rise across the UK, increased shoplifting incidents are leaving drinks retailers feeling the repercussions. One store owner told Drinks Retailing about how shoplifting has impacted his business, and what needs to be done to support retailers Amid rising prices, reports of shoplifting are on the increase. Recently, The Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed)…

The Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) and the British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) have called on the government to help retailers prevent shoplifting, as crime rates increase.  In a letter to policing minister Chris Philp, the groups cited data from the Office for National Statistics that noted a 24% rise in shoplifting across England and Wales in the year ending March 2023. …

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…

New figures from the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) show that around half (47%) of Scottish independent retailers do not know how they will approach the deposit return scheme (DRS). Scotland’s DRS, which is set to go live on August 16, will introduce a 20p deposit on PET plastic, glass and metal single use containers between 5cl and 3-litres. Consumers can get the deposit back…

Small producers in Scotland do not have the means to meet the current deadlines for the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), according to a group of trade associations. The Scottish Wholesale Association, the Society of Independent Brewers, the Wine and Spirit Trade Association, the Scotch Whisky Association and Scotland Food & Drink have warned that without changes by the government to give small producers a legal…