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

Published:  04 November, 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.

Most Read: This week we said a very heartfelt farewell to Ben Campbell-Johnston, who sadly passed away at the weekend. Tributes have been pouring in for the b.f.t co-founder who was best known for his love and support of the fortified category.

There were changes at the the IWC, where two new co-chairs took over from Sam Harrop MW, who stepped down to work on different projects and to spend more time with his family in New Zealand.

We also took a closer look at how Costa's plan to pilot selling wine in their cafes is blurring the lines of the standard on-trade wine model.

Supermarkets: M&S and Aldi showed the strongest performance according to new data, showing that the market is being driving at the top end and in the discounter section of the market.

Meanwhile, Morrisons' focus on offering an expanded seasonal range paid off with a welcome boost from during Halloween, and Waitrose revealed how the G&T has become the ultimate vehicle for self-expression.


 

Analysis and Insights: In our Provence two-parter Justin Keay looked at how the region is shedding its "pink summer quaffing reputation", developing new styles and its oaked, reds and whites.

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