off-licence news
Oddbins investment paying off, says MD
There has been a “gradual improvement in trading” at the 37 Oddbins stores bought out of administration by Raj Chatha’s EFB, its MD has reported.
'Tough year' drives down sales at G101 Subscription
Glasgow-based off licence and convenience chain G101 has reported a fall in sales and profits following a “tough year”.
Majestic result for wine seller as profits soar Subscription
Profits at Majestic Wine soared by 20% over the past six months, as customers spent more on each bottle of wine. Majestic reported pre-tax profits of £8.8m in the 26 weeks to 26 September, up from £7.3m for the equivalent last year.
analysis & features
Back on the bottle: can the new Oddbins find its niche? Subscription
For many in the industry, Oddbins looked to be, well, in the bin. So how does new MD Ayo Akintola aim to keep the reborn off-licence on high streets, asks Elinor Zuke
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EFB is behind deal for Oddbins brand name Subscription
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Majestic offers cellar storage service for fine wine collections Subscription
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Majestic Wine to double store numbers Subscription
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Swaine reveals former Threshers stores boom Subscription
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Deloitte upbeat in hunt for Oddbins buyer Subscription
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Oddbins faces administration after Customs torpedoes survival bid Subscription
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Oddbins staff fury over redundancy pay move Subscription
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Oddbins to dump a third of off-licences Subscription
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Oddbins ponders options after calling in troubleshooters Subscription
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Bargain Booze ‘put up for sale’ by private equity owner Subscription
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Off-licences will only survive in richer towns says Majestic MD Subscription
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Former boss Baile back for failed Oddbins stores Subscription
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EFB snaps up 37 stores from Oddbins administrator Subscription
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WSET to allow Oddbins staff to complete diploma studies Subscription
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Oddbins applies for administration to head off winding-up threat Subscription
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Oddbins rescue plan offers creditors just 21p in the pound Subscription
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Oddbins to axe a third of its stores after strategy review Subscription
opinion
Alcohol pricing: will health lobby hold sway?
The health lobby’s move towards having a greater say in alcohol licensing decisions has big implications for supermarkets and off-licences.
Draconian booze policy could break EU law
The World Health Organisation Regional Committee for Europe recently adopted a ‘European action plan to reduce the harmful use of alcohol 2012-2020’.
Poll
David Cameron wants 'drunk tanks' and 'booze buses' to tackle British drinking culture.
you say...
HMRC should do more on illicit booze
While it is great to see headlines like ‘HMRC to turn off taps on black market booze’, it is depressing that it is consulting lawyers about repayments of UK duty and the VAT implications.
Tax is key to low beer abv
Your coverage of changes in beer strengths shows there is change and innovation in the UK beer market - and that alcohol content can be reduced while ensuring the same taste and quality.
