Lay & Wheeler hires Amanda Skinner as commercial strategy director

Lay & Wheeler, one of the UK’s top fine wine merchants, has appointed Amanda Skinner as commercial strategy director. She will report directly to MD James Kowszun.

Lay & Wheeler announces key appointments

Lay & Wheeler, a prominent fine wine merchant under the Coterie Holdings umbrella, has announced a series of significant appointments to strengthen its management and buying teams, aligning with its long-term growth strategy.

Analysis: A new dawn for distilleries

The market may be crowded, but a wave of smaller  Scotch distilleries are delivering a ‘new golden era’, says Jason Millar.

Hallgarten Annual Tasting: Singing from the same hymn sheet

In its first annual tasting since the Coterie Holdings takeover, Hallgarten & Novum Wines welcomed well over 1,000 visitors to Lindley Hall, London, to sample the breadth and depth of its portfolio.

Coterie Holdings appoints Andrew Shaw as wine director

Coterie Holdings launches wine lending platform

Coterie Holdings, the holding company for Lay & Wheeler and Hallgarten & Novum Wines, has formally announced the launch of its wine lending platform Jera.

Coterie Holdings appoints Michael Saunders as CEO

Coterie Holdings, the holding company for fine wine merchant Lay & Wheeler, bonded storage facility Coterie Vaults, and wine lending business Jera, has announced the appointment of Michael Saunders as its CEO.

Gusbourne wine released in support of The Drinks Trust

Fine wine merchant Lay & Wheeler has partnered exclusively with English winemaker Gusbourne on the release of its 2022 Winemakers’ Edition Pinot Meunier, crafted by oenologist Mary Bridges.

Flint Wines scoops up new MD for period of expansion

Flint Wines has announced the appointment of Katy Keating to lead the company through its next phase of development and expansion, following her departure from Lay & Wheeler.

Looking ahead: Katy Keating, Lay & Wheeler

With the first half of 2022 already history, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities.

Lay & Wheeler looks to the future with new branding

Lay & Wheeler has unveiled new branding, the first rebrand for the company in over 10 years, reflecting the business’s focus on the future.

Lay & Wheeler expands team as part of plans for growth

Lay & Wheeler is expanding its buying team with the appointment of Beth Pearce MW, who will help to grow the business’s portfolio, and Liz Cobbold who has joined in the newly created role of marketing director.

Lay & Wheeler records ‘best year’ in a decade

Lay & Wheeler has announced its best year in over a decade, reporting a 57% value sales increase for the year ending 29 March 2021. 

Lay & Wheeler to build new warehouse and head office

Lay & Wheeler has revealed it is gearing up to build a new head office and warehouse.

Lay & Wheeler snaps up further ex-Berry Bros staff

Lay & Wheeler has appointed a new head of operations, while also expanding its private clients team as part of the company’s growth strategy.

Staples bolsters Lay & Wheeler senior team

Lay & Wheeler has bolstered its senior team with the immediate addition of Simon Staples and Catherine Petrie MW.