Despite the ongoing cost of living crisis, Coronation festivities led to a significant increase in wine sales, according to the latest data from Kantar…
Despite the ongoing cost of living crisis, Coronation festivities led to a significant increase in wine sales, according to the latest data from Kantar…
Drinks specialist Belle Lawrence from social media consultant Immediate Future uses Brandwatch analytics to deliver insights into at-home drinking habits The pandemic brought an increase in drinking at-home, a trend that shows no sign of slowing, according to Brandwatch analysis of more than 40 million UK social media posts and conversations that took place in the six months to March 14. Discussion on the planning…
Last week, M&S held its spring/summer press tasting. Drinks Retailing caught up with Andrew Shaw, head of trading for drinks, to talk about the customer experience, new product development and the department’s approach to sustainability How does M&S differ from other retailers when it comes to drinks? Andrew Shaw: Other retailers sell more promotable lines because a lot of brand owners have the investment…
The Association of the Convenience Stores (ACS) has highlighted positive points for retailers in the government’s levelling up white paper, including commitments to tackle crime in communities and boost internet connectivity in rural areas. The white paper, which will become law through the new Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, focuses on improving standards of living and working in disadvantaged areas across the UK, through the…
Following significant new funding from Accolade Wines, Campari Group UK and retailer Iceland, Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP) has announced plans to extend its work programme to reduce alcohol harm among young people and improve their health and wellbeing. The new funding will allow CAP to extend its work in areas of the UK which have the highest rates of hospital admissions among under 18s, including…
The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA’s) decision to block the merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda is short-sighted, according to a supply chain and logistics expert. John Perry, managing director of Scala, a provider of management services for the supply chain and logistics sector, said: “The big four have been losing market share to the discounters for some time now, and on top of this have…
The University of Lincoln has expressed disappointment over the news that a nearby supermarket has been granted a 24 hour license to sell alcohol, despite submitting a “significant objection” when a proposal to change the license was initially made. Sammi Storey, president of the Executive Committee of the University of Lincoln’s Student Union, which represents 14,000 students, told OLN that the university felt students would…
The introduction of the living wage will have a damaging impact on the convenience sector. The Association of Convenience Stores has warned. In evidence to the Low Pay Commission, the ACS said that the living wage, due to be introduced in April next year, will cost £167 million in 2016 alone. A recent survey of ACS members revealed that 61% of retailers would reduce the…
