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The Unilever effect - Four months on from Brexit, is the trade beginning to feel the bite?

Published: 14 October, 2016

As Brexit and the drop in the value of the pound takes it's toll on Tesco, what's next for retailers?

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

Published: 14 October, 2016

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have put together a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.

Dublin City Gin aims to replicate Irish success across the UK

Published: 12 October, 2016

The team behind the award-winning Dublin City Gin are targeting the UK market just months after launch.

Borough Wines boosts team with two key hires

Published: 11 October, 2016

Independent London retailer Borough Wines & Beers has added two new senior appointments to its team as it continues its rapid expansion.

Former Accolade brand manager launches trade-focused wine school

Published: 11 October, 2016

A new wine school has been launched offering bespoke training services to staff across both the off- and the on-trade.

Majestic asks customers to choose new international craft beer

Published: 11 October, 2016

Majestic Wine is opening up its beer offering by asking customers vote for what they like and what they enjoy drinking.

Q&A: ?Ewan Murray, The Wine Society

Published: 10 October, 2016

PR manager Ewan Murray has been with The Wine Society for over a decade. We spoke to him about what makes this cooperative retailer so different

Building a brand

Published: 10 October, 2016

At a Harpers' round table event in June 2016, Morrisons' wine buyer Andrew Ingham challenged suppliers to work more collaboratively with buyers on new product development.

Andrew Catchpole: Talking about a innovation revolution

Published: 07 October, 2016

Disruption is the new norm - and the experiential its freewheeling partner - as the fast-paced evolution of communications and other technologies continues to reshape how we interact with the world.

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

Published: 07 October, 2016

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have put together a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.

Leading Italian online wine retailer launches first international branch in the UK

Published: 06 October, 2016

A consumer website selling the "largest selection of Italian wines in Europe" has launched its first international base 50km north of London.

National Champagne Week a welcome boost for struggling category

Published: 06 October, 2016

The UK has been popping bubbly this week for National Champagne Week - a much needed boost for the category which has seen a slow down in growth over the past year.

Another rise in sales as Tesco recovery continues

Published: 05 October, 2016

Sales at the UK's biggest grocery retailer have now risen for three quarters in a row following an all time low last year as it struggled to fend off stiff competition from the discounters.

The South American adventure of a Morrisons wine buyer

Published: 05 October, 2016

Andrew Ingham, wine buyer at Morrisons Plc, recounts a recent buying trip to Chile and Argentina.

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

Published: 30 September, 2016

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have put together a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.

Sainsbury's sales dip further as it battles it out with discounters

Published: 29 September, 2016

Sainsbury's second quarter results show that the ongoing price wars are taking a toll on the retailer as like - for - like sales dipped a further 1.1%.

Aldi launches first English sparkler

Published: 28 September, 2016

In response to increasing consumer demand for home-grown fizz, Aldi is launching its first English sparkling wine.

Isla Negra partners with English Heritage

Published: 27 September, 2016

Concha y Toro's Isla Negra brand has partnered with English Heritage to offer two-for-one entry into all the sites the organisation looks after.

Co-op profits halved as they continue to implement turnaround strategy

Published: 26 September, 2016

The Co-operative Group saw profits drop to £17m in for the first half of the financial year, but revenue rose by 2.2% to £4.7bn compared to the same time period last year.

Kantar Worldpanel: Alcohol sales help keep grocery figures in the black

Published: 26 September, 2016

While overall figures for the supermarket sector remain relatively flat with growth at 0.3%, alcohol sales provided a needed boost, up 8.5% according to Kantar Worldpanel's most recent figures.