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Championing the off-trade since 1863. Formerly known as Off Licence News. Covering beer, wine, spirits, cider, RTDs, retailing and licensing.

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There's a lot of conversation in the trade about whether consumers are going alcohol-free. But, according to Clinton Cawood the real trend you should be watching is the mid strength space (drinksretailingnews.co.uk)
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It seems there is a certification for pretty much everything these days, from B Corp and Organic to Fairtrade and Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC), but which resonate the most with consumers and why? (drinksretailingnews.co.uk)
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Guinness drives GB sales for Diageo as Latam pulls on global performance (drinksretailingnews.co.uk)
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More breweries close amid rising costs and Covid debt - SIBA (drinksretailingnews.co.uk)
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Virgin Wines sees FY24 profits lift @VirginWines (drinksretailingnews.co.uk)
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"Old vines are converting us from a disposable wine culture, where vineyards are routinely planted, uprooted and replanted, to a permanent one, where vineyards are seen as links between the past and the future," said @jasondmillar drinksretailingnews.co.uk/ol…

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Fells launches cellared wine initiative Fells launches cellared wine initiative - Drinks Retailing (drinksretailingnews.co.uk)
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“There was literally a bus queue, frankly, to the front door of people wanting investment.” @lucybritner interviewed Mark Williams, Keystone chief executive about the brewery division of investment company Breal. drinksretailingnews.co.uk/ke…

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Though we're living in a content rich age, it can seem harder than ever to reach consumers. @guyawoodward suggests there is a way to break through customer fatigue though. He's made a list of tips and tricks that are on the #drinksretailing website now drinksretailingnews.co.uk/th…

How drinks brands can create engaging content - Drinks Retailing

Director of Grand Cru Creative, Guy Woodward delves into how to make engaging content... After 20 years of editing consumer magazines – notably Decanter and Club Oenologique – I have launched my own...

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"Sustainability is a noisy space, and the sheer volume of messages is enough to give even the most hardened eco-warrior a headache", writes Tom Khan-Lavin in his latest column for DR. drinksretailingnews.co.uk/su…

Sustainability claims are a minefield of the good, the bad and the ugly – Tom Khan-Lavin - Drinks...

The trouble for consumers who want to make sustainable choices is that they can very quickly become overwhelmed. They have sustainability messages thrust at them from brands across every form of...

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Big news from @Pernod_Ricard this morning Pernod Ricard offloads wine brands to Accolade owner - Drinks Retailing (drinksretailingnews.co.uk)
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If you're in the drinks trade, you'll have seen a mass of headlines about Gen Z not drinking. But, is it true? Our new reporter @lizzyoriordan suggests that there's probably more nuance to the conversation. drinksretailingnews.co.uk/ge…

Gen Z aren’t anti-alcohol, but we don’t worship it either – opinion - Drinks Retailing

There’s a rumour going around that Gen Z don’t like to drink. We stay home, we avoid alcohol, and we haven’t much interest in the pub. Yet, according to Tom Khan-Lavin, who spoke on Drinks Retailin...

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📢JULY/AUGUST ISSUE OUT NOW 📢 🌳Our sustainability issue is here. Following the July 2024 election, where the Green Party enjoyed its most successful results yet, our summer issue is focused on all things sustainability. 🌳 drinksretailingnews.co.uk/ju…

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The recent launch of the world’s first vintage alcohol-free sparkling wine, at 67 Pall Mall in London, may turn out to be one of the most important releases of the year, says wine writer @jasondmillar drinksretailingnews.co.uk/lu…

Luxury launch could be a no-alcohol gamechanger – Jason Millar - Drinks Retailing

The recent launch of the world’s first vintage alcohol-free sparkling wine, at 67 Pall Mall in London, may turn out to be one of the most important releases of the year. While Bordeaux’s 2023...

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Trade organisation WineGB has revealed that the UK now has 1,030 vineyards, which marks a 9.2% increase since the last annual report drinksretailingnews.co.uk/nu…

Number of UK vineyards rises 9.2% - Drinks Retailing

Trade organisation WineGB has revealed an uptick in UK vineyards. Citing Food Standards Agency data, WineGB said the number has now reached 1,030, which marks a 9.2% increase since the last annual...

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After around a decade at the firm, managing director Ed Baker will be leaving Kingsland Drinks to take on a new role outside of the industry drinksretailingnews.co.uk/ed…

Ed Baker leaves Kingsland Drinks - Drinks Retailing

The managing director of drinks company Kingsland Drinks has announced his departure. Ed Baker, who has been with the firm for around a decade, is to take on a new role outside of the industry. Baker...

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Trade calls for “fresh start” as Labour wins election - Drinks Retailing (drinksretailingnews.co.uk) @wstauk @SIBANational
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Wine trade urges next government to keep duty easement - Drinks Retailing (drinksretailingnews.co.uk) @wstauk @HalWilsonUK @majesticwine @laithwaites
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Sales of beer, wines and spirits in the off-trade fell in the four weeks to June 15, as wet weather dampened performance - @NielsenIQ tinyurl.com/5693jm9c
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