One million hospitality staff due back to work in July

Almost 1 million hospitality staff are expected to be back in work before the end of July, according to a new survey by UK Hospitality (UKH).

Berkmann research suggests 71% of diners plan to spend the same or more

New research by Berkmann Wine Cellars suggests that 71% of those who used to visit restaurants more than once a week will spend the same or more post lockdown.

67 Pall Mall reveals 4 July reopening plans

Private members club 67 Pall Mall has announced it will be reopening its doors on Saturday 4 July to members and guests.

Berkmann’s spirits arm adds CBD drinks

Spirit Cartel, the spirits arm of Berkmann Wine Cellars, has added CBD drinks brand Gibson’s Goodology to its premium spirits portfolio. 

NZW announces “outstanding” vintage but smaller than expected crop

New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) has declared the 2020 vintage “outstanding” despite adverse Covid-19 conditions. 

Majestic announces reopening

Majestic has announced that, bar "a handful" of stores, its 200-strong estate of retail stores will reopen for business tomorrow (Friday).

William Grant auction to sell 300 unique items for charity

William Grant & Sons has announced it is to sell more than 300 “rare and unique” items as part of its #Standfast Charity Auction in aid of The Drinks Trust and The BEN Scotland.

Still boosts booming English wine sales

Multiple retailers and Indies alike have reported a spike in sales of English and Welsh wine during lockdown driven by still, local and regional. 

New Wines of Portugal president outlines key priorities

New Wines of Portugal president Frederico Falcão has pointed out his priorities for his three-year mandate.  

English wineries reveal re-opening plans

Bolney Wine Estate and Coates & Seely have announced how they plan to start reopening their businesses to the public following the PM’s confirmation yesterday that the on-trade can reopen on 4 July with a reduced 1 metre social distancing rule.

Diageo launches $100m on-trade recovery fund

Diageo has unveiled a new global programme to support pubs and bars to welcome customers back and recover following the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Government publishes re-opening guide

The government has this morning published the re-opening guide for the hospitality industry.

Naked Wines reports 81% sales surge during lockdown

Naked Wines has reported an 81% surge in sales during April and May, making up the first two months of fiscal 2021.  

PM confirms on-trade reopening as 4 July and reduces ‘distancing’ to 1 metre

PM Boris Johnson has confirmed the reopening date for the hospitality sector as 4 July, while also reducing the current social distancing rule from 2 metres to 1 metre. 

Primum Familiae Vini launches €100,000 annual prize

BWS sales through grocers continue to boom

Alcohol sales through grocery stores continued to boom in the past four weeks, up 43% year-on-year, as the on-trade stayed shuttered.

Cointreau steps up Drinks Trust support

Cointreau has teamed up with a London floral designer to launch a fundraising initiative in support of The Drinks Trust.

Pre-registration and ordering apps considered for on-trade reopening

On-trade visitors may have to register before going to pub, bars and restaurants, health secretary Matt Hancock has suggested.

Cramele Recas secures Waitrose listing

Cramele Recas has secured its first listing with Waitrose.

Research confirms protracted on-trade recovery

A new survey of UK Hospitality (UKH) members has confirmed that hospitality businesses are expecting a lengthy and painful recovery, with levels of trade expected to be significantly supressed for many months to come.