ALMR 'dismayed' over lack of supermarket action

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07/09/2010

11:38:31

A trade body is "extremely dismayed" that the planned licensing overhaul fails to fully recognise the effect of cheap supermarket booze on disorder.
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) said the Government must act on the sale of cheap alcohol if it was serious about clamping down on late night disorder.
The ALMR cited evidence from Westminster Council where pre-loading was linked to 643 incidents in six nights.
"We believe it is vital that additional steps are taken now to re-regulate the off-trade, not just a ban on below cost selling but also the re-introduction of controls on siting; replacement of the presumption of 24 hour licences with a requirement to justify opening hours; a ban on irresponsible promotions and the use of price in advertising.
"All of these measures currently apply to pubs and bars and the majority could be introduced by non-regulatory means through Guidance to Licensing Authorities.
"Failure to tackle this issue now will only serve to

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32 replies - Last reply by Paul Salvadori, 13/09/2010 08:13:16

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Robert Feal-martinez

08/09/2010

12:07:14

RE: ALMR 'dismayed' over lack of supermarket action

I have to say I am rather dumbstruck at Paul's approach. It's like a Dragon saying to an entrepreneur, ' I'll give you a million, but don't worry about what I will get in return, I'm sure it will come right in the end'. I don't kinda think any of them would subscribe to that business model.

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Paul Salvadori

13/09/2010

08:13:16

RE: ALMR 'dismayed' over lack of supermarket action

Sorry you are struggling David. Clearly no understanding of optimum/optimal turnover and profit.

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