Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Pressure mounts on PM to axe the 2 metre rule

Published: 11 June, 2020

The Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing increased pressure to axe the 2 metre social distancing rule to help re-open the on-trade and save jobs.

UK Hospitality urges government to provide financial support to overcome rent stand-off

Published: 10 June, 2020

UK Hospitality has urged the government to provide fiscal support to overcome the stand-off between landlords and tenants over unpaid rent.

Gin best-selling online spirit during lockdown

Published: 10 June, 2020

Gin has been reported to be the best-selling spirit across online platforms during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Spike in online searches for English wine

Published: 10 June, 2020

Online searches for English wine boomed as the UK headed into lockdown, according to new research.

Sharma confirms on-trade to stay shuttered until 4 July

Published: 09 June, 2020

Business secretary Alok Sharma has confirmed that the on-trade is to remain closed until 4 July.

Johnston Logistics reports eight-fold hike in alcohol throughput

Published: 09 June, 2020

Bonded warehousing and logistic experts Johnston Logistics has reported an eight-fold increase in its average throughput of wine and other alcohol during the Covid-19 lockdown.

10 June furlough deadline presents hospitality with difficult call

Published: 09 June, 2020

The 10 June cut-off for entering staff on furlough is presenting some hospitality businesses with a tough decision against an uncertain timetable for a staged reopening of the industry.

Rémy Cointreau launches free online training for hospitality workers

Published: 09 June, 2020

Rémy Cointreau has partnered with Flow Hospitality Training to provide free online training for hospitality workers.

Downey proposes revised 12-month rent free plan to chancellor

Published: 09 June, 2020

Hospitality Union founder Jonathan Downey has written a second letter to the chancellor Rishi Sunak with a new proposal for a national time out rent deal.

Ginposium moves online

Published: 08 June, 2020

The Gin Guild has moved its annual gin industry seminar Ginposium online.

Wine GB calls on trade to get behind virtual English Wine Week

Published: 05 June, 2020

Wine GB has called on the trade to get behind its newly launched virtual format of English Wine Week, which will take place from 20 to 28 June.

Ascot Racecourse launches online wine shop

Published: 05 June, 2020

Hallgarten and Ascot Racecourse have today announced the launch of an online 'Ascot' wine shop.

NZW announces Pinot Noir NZ 2022 dates

Published: 05 June, 2020

New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) has announced that the next Pinot Noir NZ will take place in Christchurch from 15 – 17 February 2022.

Ed Miliband advocates targeted extension of furlough

Published: 05 June, 2020

Ed Miliband MP has shown his support for a targeted extension of the JRS in an interview this morning on BBC 4 Radio’s Today show.

Fears of Brits binge drinking through lockdown unfounded, says Portman Group

Published: 05 June, 2020

The majority of Brits are drinking the same or less compared to before lockdown, with a large majority remaining within the UK chief medical officers’ (CMO) low risk guidelines (14 units per week), according to new research released today by the Portman Group.

TWE partners with Deliveroo to launch Wolf Blass sampling campaign

Published: 04 June, 2020

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has joined forces with Deliveroo to launch a Wolf Blass sampling campaign.

Morgenrot celebrates 50th with Alzheimer's charities fundraisers

Published: 04 June, 2020

Morgenrot has launched a series of fundraising activities to raise money for Alzheimer’s charities and causes throughout 2020.

Online auction in aid of The Drinks Trust goes live

Published: 04 June, 2020

The Worshipful Company of Distillers’ online auction in aid of The Drinks Trust goes live this Sunday via Whisky.Auction.

Locked down Brits hitting the gin boosts Fever-Tree

Published: 04 June, 2020

Fever-tree has reported a strong performance for its premium mixers across the off-trade boosted by locked down Brits hitting gin.

Indies: Retaining new customers once ‘normality’ resumes

Published: 15 May, 2020

With the on-trade on lockdown, indies have reaped rewards from the pandemic, but will they be able to hang on to their new customers once restrictions are lifted? Lisa Riley investigates.