Innovation in the drinks sector and a reduction in the amount of trade promotions has seen Alcohol retain its place as the top selling FMCG category in the UK, worth £16.1 billion (€18.2 billion) in value sales to the economy.
UPS is expanding its ability to ship alcohol, wine and beer to consumers around the world. Using one of the UPS Express or Standard shipping services, wine connoisseurs can have their favorite cases of wine shipped directly from the vineyards to
Spar brand is bringing extra fizz to its Christmas offering in 2016, with the launch of new Spar Prosecco Speciale, alongside its fantastic seasonal alcohol range including award-winning wines and spirits. With an RRP of £9, the new premium sparkling wine
A steady move upwards in the number of those ordering alcohol online for home delivery is one example of the way in which we are shopping for our groceries is subtly changing. This is according to a year-on-year comparison of
Alcohol sales at UK grocery retailers were hugely impressive over the latest four weeks according to Nielsen retail performance data released today. Alcohol sales at UK grocery retailers were hugely impressive over the latest four weeks, according to Nielsen retail performance
This Valentine’s Day, lovebirds up and down the country will hit the shops looking for gifts to find the way to their significant other’s heart – and retailers need to be aware of any age restrictions that apply to products
During the busy period leading up to Christmas, it’s important for retailers to be extra vigilant when selling age restricted products – especially as some items will be in particular demand over the festive period. Tony Allen, managing director of Under
To reach consumers at the moment that most influences their buying decision is the primary objective of marketers and this is exactly what the drinks retail industry in South Africa is doing most effectively. It has adapted its marketing and
Blakemore Fine Foods has launched a new catalogue that showcases the best of British ales, ciders, wines and spirits. Commercial director, Caoire Blakemore, said that Fine Foods has scoured the country to create the largest range of quality British alcohol
Filling the shopping trolley is one of the main drains on the average annual household budget. It is therefore no surprise that the supermarkets category is the most viewed on all the Tiendeo platforms with over 28m catalogues visited monthly. Of
The Chancellor has announced that there will be a new registration scheme for alcohol wholesalers as a way of tackling alcohol fraud. The register will be run by HM Revenue and Customs, and will take effect in 2016. From 2014,
Global Brands claims it is continuing to redefine drinks categories by extending the Hooper’s range of unique alcoholic beverages to include a fourth traditionally British flavour, Strawberry & Elderflower. The sparkling alcoholic brew is made using natural flavours to
Global Brands has launched a gold infused liqueur called Jungfrau Gold Edition to tap the growth in indulgent nights in. Global Brands’ marketing director, Simon Green, said: “Jungfrau Gold Edition is creating the ultimate celebration moment with its premium new gold
VK has rebranded its RTD (ready to drink) range and introduced innovative fruit flavours as well as glitter. According to the brand, single fruit flavours have been blasted into the past with its new flavour revolution. Global Brands marketing director,
One of the world’s most expensive and exclusive whiskies is now available from The Whisky Shop’s flagship Piccadilly store for the first time. Priced at £150,000, Tribute to Honour has been crafted by Royal Salute using the most exquisite, precious and
Prices of 80% of standard supermarket own label alcohol products could increase if the alcohol minimum unit pricing (MUP) at 50p goes through, according to research by global pricing and marketing consultancy, Simon-Kucher & Partners. Own label cider and beer will be
Leading international provider of real-time price and promotion tracking, Brand View, has reviewed the types of alcohol promotions taking place in Scotland one year after the introduction of new legislation around the restrictions of multi-buy promotions to see if the change in
David Ware, director of grocery at grocery market and shopper intelligence consultancy, SymphonyIRI Group, considers the impact of minimum alcohol pricing on deep price promotions The Government’s proposed minimum pricing for sales of alcohol continues to cause controversy today. Many
China’s beer market grew by 29% in volume terms in the five years to 2011, to reach an all-time high total volume of 50bn litres in 2011, according to new research by Mintel. Furthermore, the market also grew 63% in
Over a quarter of Brits (27%) drink more alcohol when the weather gets warmer, according to new findings from Opinium Research. The study found 13.5m UK adults will lap up the sunshine with a bottle of beer or glass of wine
Proposed minimum prices for alcohol change the game for brands and retailers, argues David Ware, director of grocery at research company SymphonyIRI Group The Government’s proposed strategy to set a minimum sale price of 40p for every unit of alcohol in
ACS (Association of Convenience Stores) has warned changes in alcohol licensing would be ineffective and cost convenience retailers at least £11m. Speaking in response to the Home Office consultation, Rebalancing the Licensing Act, ACS chief executive, James Lowman, said: “The
Mintel research finds more US consumers are drinking alcohol at home, instead of in bars or restaurants. Among alcohol drinkers, 90% consume alcoholic beverages at home, compared to 77% who drink outside the home. Furthermore, those surveyed consume almost twice
