Airdrie student wins SADD Liquor Bag Design Contest
Airdrie student wins SADD Liquor Bag Design Contest Airdrie Echo By Kelsey Yates April 12, 2018 Mattea Pelletier, of George McDougall, designed the first place in the 2017 SADD Alberta Liquor Bag Design Contest. ALBERTA, Canada – Grade 10 student Mattea Pelletier from George McDougall High School won first place in the […]
Another record year for convenience stores as profits, sales edge higher
Another record year for convenience stores as profits, sales edge higher Source: CSA BY MARIANNE WILSON April 11, 2018 One of every 30.9 dollars spent in the U.S. in 2017 was spent at a convenience store. That’s according to new data from the National Association of Convenience Stores, which reported that U.S. […]
U.S. should lower its alcohol recommendation because its shortening our lives, study says
U.S. should lower its alcohol recommendation because its shortening our lives, study says Source: USA TODAY NETWORK Sean Rossman April 12, 2018 It’s official, everyone: We’re drinking too much booze and it’s cutting us short of precious life. And that’s not just a warning to heavy boozers. Even the most casual drinkers […]
Instant fines at airports for drunken passengers after alcohol was judged to be the main cause of air rage and trouble on flights
Instant fines at airports for drunken passengers after alcohol was judged to be the main cause of air rage and trouble on flights Ministers consider on-the-spot fines for drunk passengers inside British airports More than one in six passengers witnessed aggressive or drunken behaviour Government report proposal curbing excess drinking before and during flights […]
Ireland: Trade concerns about alcohol health warnings on labels
Ireland: Trade concerns about alcohol health warnings on labels Source: http://www.bbc.com/ April 12, 2018 Northern Ireland brewers and distillers have raised concerns that proposed changes to alcohol labelling in the Republic of Ireland will make it more expensive to export across the border. One of the proposals in the new legislation would […]
Tennessee: Liquor store owners share concerns over Sunday wine sales
Tennessee: Liquor store owners share concerns over Sunday wine sales Source: http://www.wsmv.com/ Apr 11, 2018 Big changes are headed to liquor and grocery stores, but not everyone’s happy about it. The Tennessee state Senate has approved a bill allowing Sunday wine sales and allowing liquor stores to be open Sundays. Some liquor […]
Responsible Alcohol Consumption Summit Planned For NMSU Las Cruces
Responsible Alcohol Consumption Summit Planned For NMSU Las Cruces Fred Martino speaks with Dr. Satya Rao and Ruben Marquez of New Mexico State University’s College of Health and Social Services regarding the Responsible Alcohol Consumption Summit on April 18 at NMSU. KRWG TV/FM By News Editor And Partners April 9, 2018 NEW MEXICO – On Wednesday, […]
Martin Sorrel’s Marketing Firm WPP Revises Restrictions On Alcohol In The Office
Martin Sorrel’s Marketing Firm WPP Revises Restrictions On Alcohol In The Office The Drinks Business By Edith Hancock April 10, 2018 The days of Mad Men are coming to an end, as one of the world’s most powerful marketing firms has revised its policy on alcohol in the office Executives at global ad agency group WPP […]
Canada: B.C.’s alcohol retailers want option to sell cannabis
Canada: B.C.’s alcohol retailers want option to sell cannabis Vancouver Courier By Glen Korstrom April 9, 2018 Alcohol retailers remain eager to sell recreational cannabis despite the B.C. government’s decision to forbid retailers from selling cannabis alongside tobacco or alcohol in the same store once the federal government legalizes adult use of the drug later […]
GA: New Kroger to allow on-premises alcohol sales
GA: New Kroger to allow on-premises alcohol sales Forsyth County News By Kelly Whitmire April 9, 2018 Buying beer and wine at the grocery store is nothing new, but Forsyth County shoppers will soon be able to drink inside a new grocery store. At a meeting on Thursday, Forsyth County Commissioners voted 4-1, with District […]