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Alcohol is UK’s leading FMCG category, IRI report shows

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.

06/04/2018 | Data Time, Research | Read More

UPS expands abilitity ship alcohol, wine and beer around the world

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

02/08/2017 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Spar’s seasonal alcohol range brings extra fizz this Christmas

Spar’s seasonal alcohol range brings extra fizz this Christmas

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

24/10/2016 | Convenience and independent retailers | Read More

Year-on-year comparison shows increase in online purchasing of alcohol, reports Bridgethorne

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

20/09/2016 | Data Time, Research | Read More

Alcohol sales soar off back of hot weather and Olympics, Nielsen reports

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

24/08/2016 | Data Time, Research | Read More
Under Age Sales tells retailers to beware of selling age restricted items on Valentine’s Day

Under Age Sales tells retailers to beware of selling age restricted items on Valentine’s Day

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

10/02/2016 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Underage Sales reminds retailers of six age restricted Christmas items and nutmeg is on the list

Underage Sales reminds retailers of six age restricted Christmas items and nutmeg is on the list

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

27/11/2015 | Christmas Time, Legal Time | Read More
Consumers take the lead from in-store digital marketing campaigns to boost alcohol sales

Consumers take the lead from in-store digital marketing campaigns to boost alcohol sales

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

09/10/2015 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More
Blakemore Fine Foods celebrates best of British alcohol with new catalogue

Blakemore Fine Foods celebrates best of British alcohol with new catalogue

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

06/10/2015 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Beer promotions are most effective way to attract customers, Tiendeo online catalogue platform finds

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

02/10/2015 | Data Time, Research | Read More

ACS: registration scheme for alcohol wholesalers will play vital role in tackling fraud

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,

06/12/2013 | Alcoholic drinks, Wholesaler news | Read More
Global Brands adds Strawberry & Elderflower to Hooper’s range of alcoholic drinks

Global Brands adds Strawberry & Elderflower to Hooper’s range of alcoholic drinks

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

06/11/2013 | Alcoholic drinks, Product Time | Read More
Global Brands aims for indulgent on-trade experience at home with gold infused liqueur

Global Brands aims for indulgent on-trade experience at home with gold infused liqueur

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

22/10/2013 | Alcoholic drinks, Manufacturer news, Product Time | Read More
VK rebrands ready to drink range and adds innovative fruit flavours and glitter

VK rebrands ready to drink range and adds innovative fruit flavours and glitter

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,

14/10/2013 | Alcohol, Alcoholic drinks, Product Time, Retail News | Read More
Whisky Shop flagship sells £150,000 Chivas Brothers’ Tribute to Honour whisky

Whisky Shop flagship sells £150,000 Chivas Brothers’ Tribute to Honour whisky

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

25/06/2013 | Alcohol, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Price hikes on own label alcohol inevitable if MUP policy enacted, study shows

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

15/03/2013 | Data Time, Research | Read More
Scottish shoppers get better alcohol deals despite legislation, study shows

Scottish shoppers get better alcohol deals despite legislation, study shows

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

29/11/2012 | Data Time, Research | Read More

Minimum alcohol pricing will make promotions unviable, says SymphonyIRI

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

28/11/2012 | Alcohol, Comment, Opinion Time, Retailer News | Read More

Mintel: beer consumption hits all-time high in China at 50bn litres in 2011

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

18/06/2012 | Data Time, Research | Read More

Over a quarter of Brits drink more alcohol when sun shines, new survey finds

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

25/05/2012 | Data Time, Research | Read More
Minimum pricing will take fizz out of own label alcohol, claims SymphonyIRI

Minimum pricing will take fizz out of own label alcohol, claims SymphonyIRI

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

11/04/2012 | Comment, Opinion Time | Read More

Alcohol licensing changes will be disaster for local shops, warns ACS

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

08/09/2010 | Comment, Opinion Time, Retail News | Read More

Alcohol manufacturers sup profits from at-home consumption, reports Mintel

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

15/07/2010 | Data Time, Research | Read More

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