Latest Alcohol News – Page 79
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Scotland moves to restrict alcohol
Scottish licensed retailers could face severe restrictions on trade as early as next spring if proposed legislation is passed by the Scottish Government.
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Stocklines: New look for Captain Morgan
The Captain Morgan brand has a new global pack design and an updated Captain Morgan icon from this month
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Stocklines: Piat d'Or adds sauvignon blanc
Piat d'Or has added a new single varietal Vin de France to its portfolio in a bid to recruit new consumers from its target of 40- to 50-year-old females
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Young drinkers on the decline, says NHS
The proportion of school age children who drink alcohol is falling, according to a new NHS survey of young people
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Stocklines: Kronenbourg's Gallic charm
Kronenbourg 1664 has been given a design overhaul, described by Heineken UK as "Gallic, edgy and more modern"
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Smirnoff goes into the blue
Diageo GB has added a blueberry variant to its flavoured vodka range, supported by a £6m outdoor and sampling campaign.
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Retailers concerned over licensing shake-up
Government plans for a radical reform of the licensing laws to reduce anti-social behaviour and binge drinking could make it harder for stores to obtain or retain a licence
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Newquay leads the way on preventing alcohol reaching children
A multi-agency partnership in Cornwall that uses both enforcement and education to stop alcohol reaching children is working. Dave Visick reports
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Perfect pour from Smirnoff
Diageo Great Britain has launched Smirnoff Perfect Pour Cocktails, ready-to-serve bartender cocktail recipes for Cosmopolitans and Mojitos.
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Commission rejects Camelot top-up bid
A preliminary ‘no’ puts Camelot’s commercial services proposal in doubt
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Minister lays out alcohol 'whole life' focus
Health Minister Anne Milton has said the coalition government will tackle the misuse of alcohol by addressing the root causes of harmful drinking and asking individuals, rather than retailers, to make decisions about their consumption.
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Top class from Teacher's
Teacher's whisky has received a makeover with the launch of new, more contemporary packaging which highlights the high malt content of the blend.
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No worries, Foster's has the answer
Heineken UK has revealed new advertising support for lager brand Foster's, with a new multi-million pound campaign that taps into the famous Aussie 'No Worries' approach to life.
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Customs steps up alcohol duty fraud raids
Customs officials have seized more than 70,000 litres of wine and beer from a wholesaler in Barnsley, Yorkshire, as HMRC steps ups its efforts to stop non-duty-paid alcohol reaching stores’ shelves.
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A little wine knowledge goes a long way down the high street
The decline of specialist off licences means there’s an opportunity for c-stores to put personality before price and be the local wine expert
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Features and analysis
SalesOut smart facts: Spirit brands bring good cheer
It's been a good year for spirits in the independent retail sector. As retailers stock up for what promises to be a scorching summer, SalesOut has taken a look at performance of spirits to help shop owners maximise sales in this category....
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Features and analysis
Spirits: SalesOut Category Health Check
As spirits continue to perform well in independent stores, SalesOut has devised a list of the must-stock brands
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In cider's case, money really does grow on trees
Impressive sales growth and front page headlines – it’s cider’s season in the sun, says Dave Visick, and its fortunes are set to shine on independents
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Finlandia vodka offers a look on the bright side
Bacardi Brown-Forman Brands has launched its biggest ever marketing campaign for Finlandia vodka.
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Smart facts: Cider stars in the drinks section
Although beer sales are flat, cider is growing strongly for independent retailers.