Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Oddbins issues holding statement from managing director Simon Baile

Published: 11 March, 2011

Oddbins has released a holding statement whilst it continues its restructuring plans:

Complaints for irresponsible drinks marketing hits record low

Published: 11 March, 2011

Complaints about irresponsible alcohol marketing have dropped to a record low, as the trade seeks advice in advance, according to the Portman Group.

Harveys set out to revitalise sherry

Published: 11 March, 2011

Maxxium UK is hoping to encourage consumers to re-evaluate sherry with a new marketing push for Harveys.

Austria Wines push by the glass sales

Published: 11 March, 2011

Austrian Wines is on a mission to boost by the glass sales with the launch of a national on-trade promotion.

Sterling slips as interest rates kept on hold

Published: 11 March, 2011

Sterling slipped yesterday after the Bank of England kept interest rates on hold at 0.5%.

Oddbins future to be set today, March 11

Published: 11 March, 2011

Oddbins managing director Simon Baile has told Harpers Wine & Spirit the results of the strategic review will be revealed today, March 11.

Oddbins looks to resurface after loss of 39 stores

Published: 11 March, 2011

Rival chains are running the rule over the Oddbins estate after the troubled company put 39 stores on the market and rumours continued to circulate about the remaining 89.

Chilcas Estate rejoins Bibendum portfolio

Published: 10 March, 2011

Chilcas Estate has rejoined the Bibendum portfolio following a relaunch of the brand by owners VIA.

Mixxit launches professional menu maker tool

Published: 10 March, 2011

Maxxium UK is rolling out an online drinks menu service that will be available for pubs and bars nationwide.

Fragility in euro zone sees sterling creep up

Published: 10 March, 2011

Sterling crept up against the euro yesterday after the euro's recent rally ran out of steam due to concerns over fragility in the euro zone.

Virgin Wines kicks off consumer tasting tour

Published: 09 March, 2011

Virgin Wines kicked of its first consumer wine tasting event in Wales, which is part of a programme of tastings the online retailer is holding around the country throughout the year.

Vin de France selection made

Published: 09 March, 2011

The amount of wines chosen to represent the new French wine classification Vin de France have increased by 70% from last year.

UK Spanish wine trade welcomes new Caballeros

Published: 09 March, 2011

Mariano Garcia Fernandez, of the Mauro Group and Carlos Read, from Moreno Wine have been honoured as Caballeros, for their hard work and dedication to Spanish wine industry.

Sterling recovers ground against euro

Published: 09 March, 2011

Sterling fell against the US dollar as investors sold off positions, but sterling did recover some ground against the euro as sovereign debt worries saw investors selling the euro.

Jeff Clarke appointed chief winemaker at Ara Wines

Published: 08 March, 2011

Jeff Clarke has been appointed as chief winemaker at Marlborough's single-vineyard producer, Ara Wines.

Jeff Clarke appointed chief winemaker at Ara Wines

Published: 08 March, 2011

Jeff Clarke has been appointed as chief winemaker at Marlborough's premier single-vineyard producer, Ara Wines.

De Bortoli Wines moves to new UK offices

Published: 08 March, 2011

De Bortoli Wines is relocating its UK sales office from Blandford Forum in Dorset to Semley in Wiltshire.

Cable's reforms 'will save business £400m'

Published: 08 March, 2011

The government has announced reforms to the way small companies have to prepare their accounts, in a move it says could save the sector £400 million a year.

Tim Atkin MW to present WSET 3-Minute Wine School

Published: 08 March, 2011

Tim Atkin MW, is to present nine new films on the The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) YouTube Channel.

Sterling falls due to talks of euro zone interest rate rise

Published: 08 March, 2011

Sterling fell to a five week low against the euro yesterday as expectations of an interest rate hike in the euro zone saw sterling drop below €1.16/£1.