Latest Alcohol News – Page 85
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ACS airs alcohol code concerns to MPs
The proposed Mandatory Alcohol Code of Practice has been labelled as “confusing” and “draconian” by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) in a meeting with the All Party Parliamentary Retail Group.
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Product News
Foster's has no worries for lager drinkers
Foster's is being supported by a multi-million pound media campaign that urges drinkers to tap into the Aussie 'No Worries' ethos.
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Dear Jac
Dear Jac: Don't take the risk with alcohol
Last November a retailer in Newcastle sold four cans of Fosters to a tall lad. He was "100% sure he was old enough" and he had made "an adult purchase".
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Wine and dine
Constellation Europe is sponsoring Channel 4's hit reality TV show Come Dine With Me.
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Blosson Hill serves up success
Blossom Hill has confirmed its third year as the official wine of the Wimbledon 2009 Championships
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Driving sales for Bavaria
A new TV campaign is under way for Bavaria Alcohol Free lager.
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Product News
New alcohol code causes headache
Retailers and trade bodies have criticised the government's draft code of practice for alcohol retailers, saying that it will cause unnecessary confusion.
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Product News
VK Vodka Kick
A low calorie, low alcohol variant of VK Vodka Kick is available from Global Brands.
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Product News
Lighter longer
Hot weather and cold drinks should be perfect partners for impulse retailers with the prospect of the first truly hot summer for three years
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Alcohol code brings “confusion” to licensing system
Retail trade bodies have labelled the government’s draft code of practice for alcohol retailers as “confusing” and “bad for competition”.
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Product News
Foster's EMEA's Summer push
Foster's EMEA has launched a new campaign in Landmark and Today's cash and carries to help retailers drive sales of summer wines.
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Product News
Scuba drive
Foster's Scuba, the can with the lager widget, is being backed by a national multimedia campaign.
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Alcohol duty rise adds fuel to black market
Widespread calls for a freeze on alcohol duty to help stabilise the market fell on deaf ears as Chancellor Alistair Darling pressed ahead with the expected 2% duty rise.
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Product News
Halewood - Lamb's Spiced Rum
Halewood International is introducing a Spiced Rum under the Lamb's brand.
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Product News
Indies to prosper as wine declines
Convenience retailers who abandon 'jumble sale displays' in favour of a balanced wine offering can thrive in a category facing a tough future, says the team behind the FWD Take Home Blueprint scheme.
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Diageo - Tanqueray Gin competition
Diageo GB is launching a photographic competition on Tanqueray gin.
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Product News
Constellation Europe - Kumala Cape Classics
Constellation Europe is expanding its Kumala Cape Classics range with the launch of a 3ltr bag-in-box format.