Alcohol insight
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Features and analysisMixed reactions from indies on Scotland’s MUP hike
MSPs have backed plans to increase the minimum unit price (MUP) of alcohol by 30%
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Features and analysisCategory Analysis: Cider & Perry
The latest analysis from Circana examines cider and perry in convenience in terms of value sales and market share
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Features and analysisSGF supports retailers with MUP calculator
The tool will help Scottish retailers prepare for the Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) increase from 50p to 65p
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Features and analysisTrade bodies warn over rising MUP in Scotland
It comes after the Deputy First Minister announced that the minimum unit pricing for alcohol will increase from 50p to 65p
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Features and analysisYates’s Original Australian Wine returns to Parfetts
The cash and carry responded to the requests of retailers.
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Features and analysisShock inflation increase led by rising tobacco and alcohol prices
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 4.0% in the 12 months to December 2023
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Features and analysisLook inside Bestway’s first ‘Costcutter with Wine Rack’ store
Guildford residents have welcomed the new concept store
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Features and analysisHow Nishi Patel has grown sales 20% at Londis Bexley Park
Category cultivation and 'shopability' is keeping the tills ringing at Londis Bexley Park in Kent
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Features and analysisPolish beer smugglers sentenced to seven years in jail
The pair smuggled 122 lorry loads of non UK-duty paid beer
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Features and analysisAlcohol ID checks wane post-Covid, but c-stores up their game
Serve Legal audit figures show that many outlets are failing to request proof of age
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Features and analysisScottish government to rethink alcohol display restriction plans
Humza Yousaf acknowledged that some of the proposals had caused real concern to industry
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Features and analysisAlcohol display restriction plans would cost Scottish c-stores £90 million
ACS claims the proposals are ”tin-eared” to mounting pressures facing retailers
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Features and analysisHMRC pulls plug on illegal alcohol factory
An illegal alcohol factory capable of producing up to 150 bottles of fake vodka every hour has been dismantled by HMRC
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Features and analysisScottish alcohol display restriction plans 'another nail in the coffin' says the Fed
The group told the government the proposals were “unworkable” for independent retailers
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Features and analysisBuzzBallz Cocktails keep the tills ringing at General Stores
The alcoholic drinks in round containers are a big hit with party-goers
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Features and analysisWhat support is available to retailers on proxy purchasing?
Proxy purchasing is a challenge for retailers, what advice is out there for store owners?
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Features and analysisMinimum Unit Pricing encouraged by Irish retailers
Retailers on both sides of the Irish border want a level playing field when it comes to alcohol sales
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Features and analysisWhat brands sold best on International Beer Day?
International Beer Day took place on 5 August - what impact did it have on sales?
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Features and analysisRetail entrepreneurs thrive as temperatures soar
Resourceful indies found plenty of ways to shine in the sun
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Features and analysisProduct Showcase: Spirits for Father's Day
We take a look at some of the latest spirit launches that may catch consumers’ imagination in the run up to Father’s Day