Last month following the announcement that Naked Wines was to be acquired by Majestic Plc for £70m, harpers.co.uk had an opportunity to talk with both Eamon Fitzgerald, the managing director of Naked Wines and the new chief executive officer, Rowan Gormley of Majestic Plc about what the merger would mean for their businesses.
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Conviviality Retail, the owners of Wine Rack and Bargain Booze, said it was on track for a 'solid' year following investment and expansion of the business.
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Champagne house Dom Pérignon is opening its vineyards and cellar to allow tours for the first time next month - for €600 a pop.
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UK vineyards are missing out on tax benefits that are available to farmers, market gardeners and hop growers, Harpers has learned.
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Following the political upheaval of the last 24 hours, the drinks industry has reacted to the news that David Cameron is returning to Number Ten with an increased majority.
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Wines from Rioja will be running its 'Shop Rioja' campaign again this year for the month of October.
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Harpers will raise the debate on bulk shipping at a seminar at this year's London Wine Fair.
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When we think of passion, patience and a man on a mission of spreading the love and appreciation for wine, Raul Diaz definitely comes to mind.
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Bibendum PLB's new independent wine company, Walker & Wodehouse is set to sign up Harpers Best Practice Guidelines, shortly after its launch in June.
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Harpers will raise the debate on bulk shipping at a seminar at this year's London Wine Fair.
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South Africa's official harvest report said that the 2015 harvest will be recorded "as one of the driest and earliest in years, with a somewhat smaller wine grape harvest promising exceptional wines."
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Independent London wine merchant Bottle Apostle is set to open its fourth shop, which will be sited in the former London 2012 Olympic Athlete's village.
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Brown-Forman launched LBD, a vodka-base spirit with a range of flavours following the success of the brand in the US.
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Bancroft Wines is further strengthening its French wine portfolio after releasing its 25th anniversary 2015 wine list.
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Morrisons reported like-for-like sales down 2.9% in the first quarter of the financial year today with total sales (excluding fuel) down 1.1%.
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Sainsbury's has posted the first loss in more than ten years, but analysts agree the annual results are better than expectations.
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Henkell & Co-Gruppe financial results show that revenue increased 1.6% to €700.7m and sales volume increased by 3.1% for fiscal year 2014.
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n-trade wine importer Flint Wines is boosting its Italian wine range after adding Italian importer HS Fine Wines to its portfolio.
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Kantar Worldpanel released it most recent UK retail figures today showing that "a massive £532m has been taken out of the supermarket revenue pool in just three months" according to Fraser McKevitt, the head of retail and consumer insights at Kantar.
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Gusbourne Estate is looking to boost its growth in the UK after added sommelier Laura Rhys to its team.
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