Tag: alcohol
When shops want to call time at the pub
There’s no shortage of former pubs looking for a new use. If you want to replace a bar with a convenience store what do...
It’s clearly time for a dose of transparency
The current Scottish Government consultation on the licensing laws should consider some of the nitty gritty difficulties of administration
By Euan McSherry
THE sale of alcohol...
Multibuy ban ‘cuts alcohol sales’
NHS report claims restrictions on volume deals have led to a drop in wine purchases
THE amount of alcohol sold in Scottish shops has fallen...
Crabbie’s gingers up its flavour range
TWO new fruity flavours have been introduced to give Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer a summer boost.
The brand, which manufacturer Halewood International claims is now...
Tapping the spirit of the top-up
SPIRITS giant First Drinks has a new initiative, How Convenient, to help c-stores maximise their sales of spirits. The company, which owns William...
Drinks making their mark
CHEERING news for retailers: HIM research shows 90% of consumers would consider buying price-marked spirits. With that in mind, last year Diageo introduced PMPs...