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…
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…
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…
Policing minister Chris Philp has affirmed his commitment to tackling retail crime in a letter to the Federation of Independent Retailers (Fed). Following a meeting of the All-Party Parliament Group on retail crime, of which the Fed is secretariat, Philp emphasised his goal to keep “retail environments safe by driving down crime in retail settings, including violence and abuse towards shop staff”.
Wines of Portugal has announced the return of its annual campaign geared towards independent wine retailers. Taking place in June, Wines of Portugal Month – which is now in its third year – aims to educate consumers about Portuguese wines and boost sales. According to the trade body, sales of Portuguese wines were up 383.48% in value and 440.87% in June 2022 compared…
Burgundy wine producer Maison Louis Jadot has partnered with industry charity The Drinks Trust to support a training package exclusively for those working in independent wine merchants with a focus on Burgundy. As part of The Drinks Trust’s Develop programme, Louis Jadot is sponsoring 20 places on WSET Level 1 in wine. The initiative includes an online Burgundy masterclass with a selection of Louis Jadot wines,…
While Heineken’s recent 100% buyout of London’s Beavertown Brewery has brought despair from many quarters of the craft brewing scene, many commentators regarded it as inevitable. The Guardian’s Rob Davies said that, with Heineken owning a 49% stake since 2018, it “was always going to happen”, while beer writer Melissa Cole described it as “no big surprise”. Clearly they weren’t taking Beavertown owner Logan…
