Out of the way? Alcohol displays in supermarkets
Research published today reveals the true extent of alcohol displays in supermarkets.
A snapshot survey of Sainsbury's, Tesco, Morrisons and Asda supermarkets highlights how alcohol is no longer confined to a specific drinks aisle, but is found throughout stores, in doorways, on end-of-aisle displays, by checkouts, and alongside everyday groceries such as bread and milk.
Alcohol Concern is calling for supermarkets and off-licenses to confine displays of alcohol to a single area of their premises. Such a measure is already in place in Scotland and is supported by the Welsh Assembly Government, whilst 70% of 1,000 supermarket customers in Wales surveyed have also backed the proposal.
A copy of this briefing is also available in Welsh.
