Latest Alcohol News – Page 88
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Merry & bright: Christmas cheer for beer sales in c-stores
Despite the economic turmoil, Christmas should still provide some cheer for beer sales in c-stores. Helen Gregory reports
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A plan for all seasons: Cider providors make a pitch for the Christmas market
Cider providers are making a pitch for a share of the Christmas market
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ACS wants action on illegal cigs
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has challenged local government to stub out black market cigarette sales.
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Under 21 booze ban takes a battering
The Scottish government’s plan to raise the minimum age limit for off-sales to 21 is in disarray after the police joined the chorus of objections.
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stocklines hot news: new look for Coors Light
COORS has redesigned the packaging for Coors Light to reflect the ‘ice-cold, Rocky Mountain refreshment’ theme of its current advertising campaign.
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Spirits of Christmas
The next three months will see spirits soar, so be sure your profits go with them. Dave Visick reports
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stocklines hot news: Kumala campaign
CONSTELLATION EUROPE is investing in a £5m marketing campaign for its flagship South African brand, Kumala.
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CONSTELLATION EUROPE is promoting its Hardys brand with a new TV campaign from this week. ● Constellation says the ad is part of a campaign which involves the biggest-ever UK marketing spend for a wine brand. ● The TV ads run until October 14. Tel...
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stocklines licensed: Dannoff Vodka
UB DRINKS is launching a new entrant to the UK vodka market.
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stocklines licensed: Guinness campaign
DIAGEO GREAT BRITAIN is investing £5m in a new marketing campaign for Guinness.
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stocklines licensed: new Stella Artois packaging
INBEV UK has introduced new packaging for Stella Artois to boost the on-shelf appeal of the brand.
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stocklines licensed: VK Apple
GLOBAL BRANDS has added VK Apple 70cl to its VK Vodka Kick range.
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Government ready to push for alcohol code
The government is expected to demand this week that alcohol retailers should be governed by a strong code of practice.
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Retailer sold alcohol to children
A convenience store owner has been prosecuted for selling more than 100 bottles of alcohol to children at her Costcutter store in Winlaton, Gateshead.
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Alcohol campaign to target youths
Police are to be invested with new powers to crack down on underage drinkers in a bid to tackle alcohol misuse on Britain's streets.
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Alcohol ID checks lead to violence
Shop staff are facing unacceptable levels of verbal abuse and threats of violence when asking for proof of age, according to the Scottish Grocers' Federation (SGF) 2007 Retail Crime Survey.
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Controlling drinking: should you therefore control price?
Septuagenarian Eddie Pittman was distinctly unimpressed by Tesco's gesture to the nation's health: something should be done about cheap booze.
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Fury at Scottish alcohol levy
Plans to introduce a levy on Scottish shops selling alcohol in order to fund measures against anti-social behaviour have been criticised by retailers and trade associations.
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PM urges action on alcohol sales
Gordon Brown has warned the alcohol and retail industries that they must work harder to curb underage and binge-drinking, or face tougher action from the government.
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