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RAS retailer sentiment survey on the impact illicit trade
1.
Do you believe illicit trade of excise duty goods (alcohol, tobacco and fuel products) is currently having an impact on your retail business?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Don't know
Please provide further detail
2.
If yes, which areas of illicit trade do you believe are having most impact on your business? Please select from the below.
(Required.)
Cigarettes & tobacco
Alcohol
Fuel
Solid fuel
N/A
Other (please specify)
3.
Do you believe the cost of living crisis and rising inflation will result in even more consumers turning to the black market for excisable products?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Don't know
Please provide further detail
4.
Do you believe the cost of living crisis and high prices will result in even more consumers turning to the black market for tobacco products?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Don't know
Please provide further detail
5.
Has your store experienced a decrease in cigarette and tobacco sales since the post-pandemic return of international travel?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Don't know
Please provide further detail
6.
To what extent , if any, has the availability of duty-free cigarettes between the Britain and Ireland for travellers had on sales of tobacco products on your business?
Greatly decreased sale of tobacco products
Somewhat decreased sale of tobacco products
No difference
Greatly improved sale of tobacco products
Somewhat improved sale of tobacco products
Don't know
Please provide further detail
7.
Do you have any further observations from a retailer perspective on current smuggling and black market activity in Ireland?
