The union Unite has announced a demonstration is set to take place at the Brewdog bar in Aberdeen on 25 February. Called in response to the treatment of workers during the potential sale process at Brewdog, Unite said that staff have been left in the dark by the brand, as information spreads via the press rather than through direct…

Net sales revenue at Molson Coors, which brews brands like Coors, Carling, Madri and Blue Moon, dropped by 4.8% in 2025 compared to the previous year.  At the same time, volume at the company in hl also declined by 5.4%, with financial volume declining by 8.6% over the year.  Looking specifically at markets around the world, net sales revenue in the…

The latest financial report from Pernod Ricard shows a continued sales decline in both the US and China, within the context of a generally soft half year.  Overall sales for H1 totalled €5,253m, marking an organic decline of 5.9% and a reported decline of 14.9%.  In the Americas, the sales decline was 12%, increasing to 15% when focusing solely on…

The Wine Society has reported that 2025 was its best Christmas yet, with the highest sales in its 151-year history.  Reaching £34.1m, the retailer reported that sales were 2.6% higher than during the same period at Christmas 2024.  It also saw the largest number of members shopping during the period, which spanned nine weeks from early November to the end…

Our new soapbox-style feature is part of Retail Ready – a new Drinks Retailing initiative which aims to bring the trade together through an exciting series of podcasts and events to help businesses actively prepare for the future. In the first of the series, Jeroboams CEO Matt Tipping reflects on how independent retailers can navigate rising costs, fragile consumer confidence and policy…

Majestic has said that Christmas 2025 was the best trading performance in its 45-year history.  According to the retailer, sales rose for the 10th consecutive year during both Black Friday and December. Within this, 23 December was the biggest trading day in its history.  In the five weeks to 29 December, the store saw a 0.9% increase in total sales,…

As agave spirits such as tequila and mezcal continue to rise in popularity in the UK, Lizzy O’Riordan investigates the nitty gritty of production No drink is free of ethical implications. Whether it’s through the transportation of bottles of wine across an ocean or the brewing of energy intensive beer, alcohol always causes a degree of destruction. Harvesting agave, however, comes…