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Pub industry not optimistic that ‘wet’ pubs will be allowed re-open at end of August

On-trade | Call to ringfence funding for those pubs now closed over 5 months

On-trade time limits boost off-sales

Off-trade | As people continue spending more time at home supermarket alcohol sales grow

Net sales down 20% at Diageo Ireland

Marketing | Consistent first half performance significantly impacted by Covid-19 in second half

“Impromptu house parties” with 11pm closing – RAI to meet Tánaiste

On-trade | 11pm closing to make thousands of businesses unviable

Senator Regina Doherty calls for Dance Licence extensions

On-trade | Some businesses cannot afford €500 fee says former Minister

60% of BII pubs “making no profit” in UK

On-trade | Biggest challenge for respondents is achieving profitability followed by gaining consumer confidence and issues with staffing

UK fast-tracks pavement licences for trade

On-trade | UK Government’s Business and Planning Bill fast-tracks pavement licence approvals

August Issue of Drinks Industry Ireland Magazine - Read online

We are making this issue available for the first time online in digital format for your desktop, tablet and mobile devices. Key interviews with David Whelan from Bulmers Ireland and Mark Aherne from Lucozade Ribena Suntory, insights into the bottled beer & cider businesses, the mixers and the rum market (as well as a store visit to Jus De Vine, Portmarnock), make it a must-read.

Wine importing and exporting in UK will completely change post-Brexit

Relations between the UK and the EU are about to undergo a fundamental shift in the event of a no-deal Brexit for this would mean the cessation of "frictionless trade".

Whiskey Live Dublin cancelled

This year's Whiskey Live Dublin has been cancelled by organisers Celtic Whiskey Shop.
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