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Are UK consumers changing their alcohol consumption?
New research reveals trends in alcohol consumption
Backing British Farmers: Co-op Wholesale's support
Time to show support for our farmers
Petrol forecourts: modern trends not to miss
Top three trends to maximise petrol forecourt convenience stores sales
Deposit Return Scheme: Exchange for Change appointed for Wales
Exchange for Change to oversee DRS across all four nations of the UK
Maximising sales around return-to-routine
Over 4 million children take a packed lunch to school: how to prepare your store
Popping the cork on National Prosecco Day
Why prosecco sales continue to dominate in the UK
Heatwaves: the impact on shopper habits
The true impact of heatwaves on sales
Energy drinks to become age-restricted: what this means for retailers
The sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s will be banned in England from April 2027