All Alcohol articles – Page 6
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News
Full of fizz
Amid changing licensing laws (see news extra p14) off licences are fast becoming an integral part of the forecourt shop’s offer, helping to boost total shop turnover through increased footfall. And according to Insight Research there are now about 2,150 forecourts – about 20% of the network across all types ...
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Bottle bank
Mounting competition in convenience retailing means that forecourts are under increased pressure to rival the range available in traditional c-stores and multiples – and this includes offering alcohol.But it has been notoriously difficult for petrol stations to secure an off licence, although an increasing number have succeeded in the past ...