Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Loyalty boost could unlock £28k in sales for drinks suppliers

Published: 24 October, 2024

Small and mid-sized suppliers in the alcoholic drinks sector could tap into an extra £27,575 in repeat sales by enhancing customer loyalty, according to a recent report. The research, a joint effort by Oxford Brookes Business School and ProspectSoft, part of The Access Group, points to significant revenue potential for manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors. The study indicates that many SMEs are losing out on repeat business from customers who stop buying after their third purchase.

Industry pushes for delay on EPR scheme

Published: 24 October, 2024

With only a few months remaining before the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme begins, UK businesses are calling on the government to delay its rollout, citing confusion, unpreparedness and unclear costs. In a joint letter to Defra, over 80 companies have urged postponing the scheme until there is more clarity on its operation and expenses.

Harpers indies survey reveals widespread price rises

Published: 30 August, 2023

Harpers’ latest survey canvassed the UK’s independent retailers to ask which cost pressures are affecting them most and to what extent. Now, the results are in – and we can the report that price rises have become a necessary evil for the majority of businesses.

Northern Ireland retailers welcome business rates announcement

Published: 17 February, 2022

Independent retailers in Northern Ireland have cautiously welcomed the announcement that non-domestic rates are to be frozen for the next financial year and that businesses will still receive a three-month rates holiday.