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CMBC found that the most popular of these beersonas is the ‘Early Bird’—a shopper who makes their beer purchases between Monday and Wednesday. Making up almost a third of beer shoppers, 29.3% of consumers fall into this category, according to the company’s analysis. These shoppers tend to buy beer alongside….
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Supermarket sales hit 2024 high. October marked the busiest month for supermarkets since pre-lockdown sales in March 2020. According to figures from Kantar, released today, take-home sales at the grocers increased by 2.3% over the four weeks to November 3 to reach £11.6 billion, making this the biggest sales month of the year so far.
Top trends for Christmas 2024 - Drinks Retailing
Nov 5, 2024 · 2024 has been an interesting year for drinks thus far. RTDs have thrived, wellness has reigned supreme and the low/no drinks sector has continued to succeed. But how will all these changes impact the choices made over the festive season? Lizzy O’Riordan talks to the trade and discovers eight key takeaways. Takeaway one: Christmas is
New drinks launches – November 2024 - Drinks Retailing
2 days ago · November 11, 2024. The monthly round-up of what’s new in low/no, beer, cider, wine, spirits, RTDs and mixers…. SPIRITS AND LIQUEURS. Tequila Rose 1L bottle. 15% abv. £24. USP: Tequila Rose strawberry cream liqueur is being released in a new 1L bottle and will be launching in Sainsbury’s and Tesco. Combining strawberry with Mexican ...
Chablis UK sales are slowing but there is hope in the region’s …
14 hours ago · While the UK remains an important market for Chablis, sales here are slowing, says Paul Espitalié, president of the Chablis Commission. The president says the UK currently accounts for 16% of sales, compared to 17% in 2022. As a result, the US is now Chablis’ largest export market, taking over from the UK in both volume and value.
Drinks Retailing Awards 2024 winners announced
February 7, 2024. An annual celebration of excellence in off-trade, the Drinks Retailing Awards 2024 saw Stourbridge-based retailer The Wine Press take home the Independent Drinks Retailer of the Year award. Held on February 6 at The Dorchester Hotel in London, the DRAs 2024 highlighted the most outstanding retailers in the country, including ...
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While RTDs are grabbing the headlines, there’s still plenty of excitement around cocktails and long drinks, finds Lucy Britner “We’re not keen on selling pre-mixed drinks,” says Hal Wilson, managing director of Cambridge Wine Merchants. “We’ve got dedicated buyers who work with a large number of producers and suppliers – we get a ...
The latest in RTDs – analysis - Drinks Retailing
Apr 17, 2024 · Lauren Priestley, Diageo’s head of category development for the off-trade, says: “The RTD category is currently the fastest growing in total beverage alcohol, a reflection on the nation’s increasing demand for quality drinks and convenience. “Cocktails are driving forward this trend, being the fastest growing category in the past two ...
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Lightweighting glass bottles is a “no-brainer” – SID talk. A group of panellists met at the inaugural Sustainability in Drinks (SID) event yesterday to discuss the future of glass bottle packaging. Robin Thompson, head of technical at glass company Encirc, began by explaining the company’s goals. Thompson said: “From a milestone ...
Alcohol tax rise is “kick in the teeth” - Drinks Retailing
Oct 30, 2024 · Using a forecast RPI rate for Q2 2025 of 3.65%, and taking into account the removal of duty easement, the WSTA said duty on a bottle of 14.5% abv wine would go up 20% to £3.21, while 13.5% abv wine would go up 12% to £2.99. In spirits, a 40% abv gin will see duty increase 4% to £9.18 and a 44cl can of 4.5% abv lager will also see a 4% ...