Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Brexit: What's in store for Scotch whisky?

Published: 28 June, 2016

Diageo has said that protecting the long-term prosperity of its Scotch whisky is paramount following the referendum's shock result on Friday.

Still wines dominate at the industry's annual national wine awards

Published: 27 June, 2016

Despite the marginally lower number of entrants at The English & Welsh Wine of the Year Competition compared to last year, the number of gold medals was nearly 60% up and the highest over the last five years of the competition.till wines dominate at the industry's annual national wine awards

Brexit: Fine wine market "returning to normality"

Published: 27 June, 2016

The bottom line from fine wine trading platform Livex is that normality is creeping back into the market following the referendum's shock result on Friday.

Supermarket ombudsman launches formal consultation into payments for better positioning

Published: 27 June, 2016

The government official appointed to regulate and field complaints from suppliers working with the grocery industry has revealed that she is launching a formal consultation into the practice of supermarkets accepting payments for better positioning or increased share of shelf space.

The Drinks Roadshow stopping off in Edinburgh tomorrow

Published: 27 June, 2016

There is one more day to take us up on our open invitation to visit the Harpers and The Drinks Wholesaler team when our free trade event stops off in Edinburgh tomorrow (June 28).

Multi-mullion pound campaign promotes Kopparberg's craft roots

Published: 24 June, 2016

The team behind leading Swedish fruit cider Kopparberg has launched a multi-million pound marketing campaign to draw attention to its hometown brewery.

"Keep calm and carry on," says Hatch Mansfield MD

Published: 24 June, 2016

A top figure in the wine industry has cautioned the trade "not to over react".

Brexit: A good day for English wine?

Published: 24 June, 2016

English wine might be the only clear beneficiaries of today's referendum debacle as importers look to the domestic marketplace instead of the Eurozone.

The week that was Brexit edition: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk

Published: 24 June, 2016

The UK is only just coming to terms with the 52% vote in favour to leave the EU.

Off-Piste low-alcohol range listed in Sainsbury's

Published: 23 June, 2016

A new range of lightly sparkling drinks aimed at women has found its first listing in Sainsbury's.

Morrions pledge to take My Local employees following administration talks

Published: 23 June, 2016

My Local stores are on the verge of folding just nine months after 140 stores were sold to new chief executive Mike Green.

Second quarter of growth for Tesco

Published: 23 June, 2016

Like-for-like sales are up at FTSE 100 giant Tesco, where sales grew by 0.9% for the 13 weeks to 28 May 2016.

DHL Tradeteam expands logistics infrastructure with new warehouse

Published: 23 June, 2016

Tradeteam, the drinks distribution arm of DHL Supply Chain, has opened new warehousing premises in the south of England to keep up with "strong regional demand in the area".

Is the trade turning a blind eye to Brexit's silver-linings?

Published: 22 June, 2016

When asked if there could be any merit from a leave result following tomorrow's referendum, the resounding voice from the trade is 'no'.

The orange myth - why everyone is still confused about orange wine

Published: 22 June, 2016

"Orange is not the new rosé," says Doug Wregg at Les Caves de Pyrene. "It would be more accurate to say it's the new red."

Jim Beam distributors invest £1m in new category vision

Published: 22 June, 2016

The UK's biggest whisky distributor is looking to capture a larger slice of the £90bn spirits category by turning their portfolio strategy on its head.

Launching 31 Days of German Riesling

Published: 21 June, 2016

At last night's launch of 31 Days of German Riesling, Harpers spoke to Lea and Sandeman, who are now in a position to immerse themselves fully in the campaign following a soft trial last year.

C-stores: How to convert top-up shoppers into loyal customers

Published: 21 June, 2016

Convenience retailing is on the rise, with consumers looking to buy 'top-up' or 'meal for tonight' rapidly replacing the weekly shop.

The Drinks Roadshow: June 28, Edinburgh

Published: 21 June, 2016

The third outing of the Drinks Wholesaler Roadshow arrives in Edinburgh on June 28, building on the momentum of our inaugural Manchester and Windsor events, promising a fascinating and informative afternoon for the regional trade.

17% of venues not stocking Chardonnay although it's still the on-trade's biggest seller

Published: 20 June, 2016

A new report suggests that the trade isn't listening to the needs of its customers, with a damaging gap emerging between the nation's favourite drinks and what are on wine lists.