Study: Self-service checkouts encourage theft
Study: Self-service checkouts encourage theft retailingtoday.com By Gina Acosta August 10, 2016 Self-service checkouts promote theft by eliminating human contact throughout the shopping process, especially during the critical payment stage, according to a new study. In an analysis of retailers in the United States, Britain and other European countries, Professors Adrian Beck and […]
Iowa: Branstad, Reynolds Order Review of Iowa’s Alcohol Laws
Iowa: Branstad, Reynolds Order Review of Iowa’s Alcohol Laws Review will be conducted by the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division and the Iowa Economic Development Authority Source: Iowa Governor’s Office August 11, 2016 Governor Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced a study of laws governing the regulation of alcohol […]
UK pubs closing down at alarming rate of 21 per week
UK pubs closing down at alarming rate of 21 per week Source: the drinks business by Steven Green 11th August, 2016 British pubs are being forced to close their doors because of expensive rent, high prices enforced by landlords and cheaper options from the supermarkets, according to research by CAMRA. The Campaign […]
A Tattoo That Knows When You’re Drunk (Additional Coverage)
A Tattoo That Knows When You’re Drunk (Additional Coverage) Source: wsj.com Daniel Akst Aug. 11, 2016 Sometimes, after a few drinks, people get a tattoo. Now there’s a tattoo that can tell if you’ve had a few drinks. Best of all, it’s temporary. Researchers at the Center for Wearable Sensors at the […]
EU alcohol duties system works
EU alcohol duties system works Source: Drinks International By Christian Davis 11 August, 2016 The EU Commission has set out the initial findings and possible revision of the alcohol excise duty structure. The review of Directive 92/83/EEC was carried out by external business consultants Ramboll. Specialist excise duties consultant Alan Powell […]
Fixing the message on drinking (Opinion)
Fixing the message on drinking (Opinion) The Washington Post By Editorial Board August 9, 2016 IT HAS been three months since the efforts of a Montgomery County high school principal to crack down on student drinking were undermined by higher-ups. Good, then, that some school officials seem to be worried that those events may […]
Study: Self-service checkouts encourage theft
Study: Self-service checkouts encourage theft Source: retailingtoday.com Gina Acosta August 10, 2016 Self-service checkouts promote theft by eliminating human contact throughout the shopping process, especially during the critical payment stage, according to a new study. In an analysis of retailers in the United States, Britain and other European countries, Professors Adrian Beck […]
CAMRA calls for consultation on alcohol guidelines: ‘Government advice is at odds with common sense’
CAMRA calls for consultation on alcohol guidelines: ‘Government advice is at odds with common sense’ Source: BeverageDaily.com August 10, 2016 The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), a UK consumer organisation, is calling for a consultation on alcohol guidelines, saying that ‘government advice on drinking is at odds with common sense’. It follows […]
Illinois Governor Urged To Veto Wine Drinkers Felony Bill
Illinois Governor Urged To Veto Wine Drinkers Felony Bill National Association of Wine Retailers Urges End To Unconstitutional Law Limiting Wine Shipments Source: National Association of Wine Retailers Tom Wark, Executive Director August 8th The National Association of Wine Retailers today delivered a letter to Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner urging him to […]
Suspended Muslim Flight Attendant Sues ExpressJet
Suspended Muslim Flight Attendant Sues ExpressJet Source: Law360 By Matthew Bultman August 9, 2016 A Muslim flight attendant has filed a discrimination lawsuit against Atlanta-based ExpressJet Airlines Inc., claiming the airline refused to accommodate her religious beliefs and suspended her for refusing to serve passengers alcohol. The Michigan chapter of the Council […]