Latest Alcohol News – Page 83
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Features and analysis
HMRC takes action on alcohol duty fraud
The Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) has praised HM Customs and Revenue (HMRC) for its action this week on tackling suspected alcohol duty fraud, which is costing its members 40% losses on beer sales.
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Product News
Mane event: Sri Lankan Breweries launches new beers
Sri Lankan Breweries is targeting beer connoisseurs with the UK launch of Lion Stout and Lion Lager.
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Stores face stronger alcohol sanctions
Sanctions against retailers who repeatedly sell alcohol to under -18s will be further strengthened when the government “overhauls” the Licensing Act next year.
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Product News
Budgens back on TV for Christmas
Budgens is back on TV for the first time in nearly a decade with a new advertising campaign aimed at the Christmas market.
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Advice Guide
SalesOut smart facts: The best new launches of 2010
New launches are the key to invigorating the main convenience product categories. The best ones from 2010 are listed here...
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Product News
Minimum pricing bylaw gathers pace
Further work will be carried out on plans to introduce a minimum pricing bylaw in Greater Manchester.
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Product NewsBulmers launches Red Apple
The Bulmers cider range has been boosted with the launch of a limited-edition Red Apple variety.
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Minimum alcohol pricing rejected by Scots
Proposals to implement a minimum price for alcohol have been thrown out by members of the Scottish Parliament in the final debate on the Alcohol (Scotland) Bill.
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Supermarket alcohol first stop for partygoers
New research has highlighted just how much supermarket alcohol appeals to young adult drinkers.
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Product NewsGrand designs: South African wine brand Kumala is offering independents the chance to win a store support package
South African wine brand Kumala is offering independents the chance to win a store support package worth £15,000. The package includes merchandising advice, local press advertising, as well as a store makeover. Retailers purchasing Kumala from...
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Product News
Test purchasing stings begin to bite
As the countdown to Christmas begins, the C-Store offices have been flooded with calls from retailers reporting inconsistent and inconsiderate test purchasing operations
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World Cup kicks off row over alcohol ads
Tough new restrictions on advertising alcohol on TV, radio and in stores are being called for after a UK study claimed that millions of children as young as four were subjected to alcohol marketing during this summer's football World Cup.
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Product News
Stores demand consistency on age-restricted sales
Retailers and other elements of the licensed trade have repeated their call for more consistency and uniformity in the ways local authorities and police tackle underaged alcohol sales across the UK
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Products In DepthCash in: Winter chills - Christmas beer and cider
The beer and cider brands that sell year-round will perform for you this Christmas, but there are also some newcomers to help interest customers. That maybe about to change.
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Product NewsJack & Coke: Jack Daniel's and Cola pre-mix cans launched
Bacardi Brown-Forman Brands has launched new Jack Daniel's & Cola fridge trays. Available to independent retailers via wholesalers, they are dual facing and hold up to six cans at any one time. The company says its Jack Daniel's & Cola...
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Product NewsIn the mix: Southern Comfort are launching a new packaging design for its lemonade and lime pre-mix cans
Southern Comfort is launching a new packaging design for its Lemonade & Lime pre-mix cans. Following on from the new look Southern Comfort bottles launched in May, the new design is on shelf from this month and emphasises the New Orleans spirit...
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Legislation: Alcohol
Booze is big news. With recent official data showing an increase in hospital admissions for alcohol-related harm, and further evidence of a North-South divide, it’s a category where regulation looks set to become dizzyingly tough
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Product News
Scotland says no to minimum unit price for alcohol
The Scottish government's decision to abandon plans for a minimum unit price for alcohol could have severe repercussions for smaller stores.
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Product News
In the mix; the spirits of Christmas retailing
Drinks suppliers say that 2010 is likely to be a big Christmas for spirits. Dave Visick finds out how the big hitters are backing up that claim
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‘Disaster’ looms for alcohol retailers
Proposed changes to the Licensing Act will be "a disaster for local shops", the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has warned the government. The changes, proposed in the Home Office consultation Rebalancing the Licensing Act,...