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Asda Express site seeks 24-hour off licence
Euro Garages is applying for a 24-hour off licence for its Asda Express forecourt in Ascot. The 24-hour site is also seeking to sell ‘late night refreshments’ on and off the premises between 11pm and 5am.
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Forecourt retailers have a thirst for Dry and Try January
After the bonanza of the festivities, January can be a bit of a hangover for retailers’ off-licence takings. However, two forecourt operators are proving there is plenty of opportunity for boosting revenues in a month where many turn teetotal.
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Younger drinkers increasingly opting for low- and no-alcohol alternatives
With many temporary teetotalers relying on no- and low-alcohol drinks to get them through Dry January, there is evidence that Brits, and particularly the younger generation, are increasingly opting for these booze-free alternatives year-round.
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Police issue CCTV of group of teenage girls after theft from Applegreen petrol station
Officers from Sussex Police are seeking to identify a group of teenage girls following a report of theft from a petrol station in Uckfield.
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FOCUS ON BIG NIGHT IN: The key ingredients
There’s no doubting that the cost-of-living crisis has led to changes in consumer behaviour. But cutting back on going out – to a restaurant or the cinema – has been nothing but good news for the Big Night In occasion. Data from YouGov finds that 68% of UK adults have cut back by spending less on going out, and more on staying in with friends and family instead. Jose Alves, head of Häagen-Dazs UK at General Mills UK, says: “According to new research commissioned by Häagen-Dazs, more than a third of shoppers would choose a Big Night In (BNI) over going to a pub, bar, or restaurant to save money over the next six months, with one-in-three already hosting a BNI at least once a week.
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Police release CCTV image after robbery at filling station in Wellington
Officers from Avon & Somerset Police have released an image of two men who they would like to speak to as part of their investigation into a robbery at a filling station in Wellington.
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FOCUS ON SUMMER ALCOHOL: Refreshing sales
Everyone likes a drink, right? Well, apparently not everyone. According to the Health Survey for England, 2021 (published in December 2022), 79% of participants reported that they had drunk alcohol in the last 12 months, and 49% reported that they drank alcohol at least once a week. So that leaves just over 20% who say they don’t drink alcohol.
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Scottish government’s plans to curb alcohol abuse described as “a failure waiting to happen”
A Scottish government plan to curb alcohol abuse by requiring retailers to hide drink in cupboards, has been described as “naïve and a failure waiting to happen”.
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HMRC and trading standards discover and dismantle factory for producing fake vodka
An illegal alcohol factory capable of producing up to 150 bottles of fake vodka every hour has been dismantled by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in Staffordshire.
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Scottish government warned plans to restrict display of alcohol are unworkable
Plans to restrict the display of beers, wines and spirits in Scottish stores are “unworkable” and could threaten the survival of independent retailers, the government has been warned.
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Nisa deals for licensed stores aim to boost summer spending
The sun is set to be shining this weekend and to help shoppers get into the spirit of summer, Nisa retailers are offering up a range of offers across licensed stores.
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Hardys in a can
The UK’s number one wine brand, Hardys (Nielsen data), is launching a new three-strong canned range comprising Rosé, Chardonnay and Shiraz.
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PRODUCT NEWS: Absolut vodka refreshes range and bottle design
Absolut vodka has revealed a new bottle design and remixed flavoured range in what will be the brand’s biggest shake-up.
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Park Garage Group succeeds in adding off licences to most of its EG Group acquisition sites
Park Garage Group has obtained off licences for almost all of the 27 sites it acquired from EG Group since the deal was announced at the beginning of October - although one licensing hearing proved particularly awkward.
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Scottish minister avoids setting date for introduction of deposit return scheme
The Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) has accused the Scottish government of “bottling” a decision on the roll out of the country’s deposit return scheme.
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Molson Coors Beverage Company sets up new team as it expands its portfolio
Molson Coors Beverage Company has launched its Beverage Hub, a dedicated team to support its growing portfolio of brands in emerging, fast-growth categories. It has also announced three new distribution partnerships as it continues to expand its footprint beyond the beer aisle.
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SHOP TALK: Healthy new year?
At this time of year, many consumers are usually attempting ‘Dry January’ or ‘Veganuary’ but, given the current circumstances, you wonder if as many will be bothered.
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Retailers warned to be vigilant against counterfeit alcohol this Christmas
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is reminding retailers to beware of counterfeit alcohol during the Christmas period after indications of counterfeit goods entering into the UK market.
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ACS concern over 9pm ban on alcohol sales in Nottingham
ACS has reacted to the introduction of additional tier 3 restrictions in Nottingham and the surrounding areas, expressing disappointment at the decision to ban off licence alcohol sales from 9pm.
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Diageo introduces new premix cocktails from two of its biggest spirits brands
Diageo is launching two new premix cocktails from two of its biggest spirits brands - Gordon’s Pink Martini (5% ABV) and Smirnoff Passion Fruit Martini (5% ABV).