Published: 05 December, 2014
The top 30 wine distributors in the UK are responsible for supplying 89% of all on-trade wine lists in the UK, according to new research released this week from Wine Business Solutions.
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Published: 05 December, 2014
Fine wine and spirits merchant AWC has appointed David Murphy, formerly of Wine Networks and Liberty Wines, operations manager, as its business grows.
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Published: 05 December, 2014
When it comes to celebrating in the Champagne category it pays to have a story, to be different and to stand out from the competition.
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Published: 05 December, 2014
In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have done a review of the top online news, financial news for the drinks trade, Q&As, and opinion stories.
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Published: 05 December, 2014
Naked Wines is the most popular specialist online wine retailer in the UK, according to a new Harpers report published today that examines the online shopping habits of British consumers.
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Published: 05 December, 2014
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Published: 05 December, 2014
The wine and spirits industry is to unite under a combined campaign and consider calling for a 2% cut in alcohol duty in the 2015 Budget.
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Published: 05 December, 2014
Independent merchant Borough Wines has opened its sixth London shop, this time in Clerkenwell.
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Published: 04 December, 2014
Kent wine merchant Taurus has sexed up its image with the arrival of a new (actually it is an antique) Citroen HY van as a key member of its delivery fleet.
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Published: 04 December, 2014
Start-ups have exploded onto the wine sector, particularly those with a digital focus, as 1,400 apps alone launched by 2014.
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Published: 04 December, 2014
The Wine Fusion has created New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Bay of Plenty especially for Conviviality's Bargain Booze and Wine Rack stores.
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Published: 03 December, 2014
Independent merchant the Good Wine Shop is opening a third branch - this time in Surrey's Esher - with plans for up to two more outlets in the pipeline.
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Published: 03 December, 2014
Hallgarten's marketing director Helen Munday is jumping ship to take up the same role at Enotria, starting in January 2015.
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Published: 03 December, 2014
The Northern Ireland Executive is pressing ahead with plans for a minimum unit price for alcohol, despite similar plans in Scotland being reviewed the European Court of Justice.
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Published: 03 December, 2014
"We're in this not for maximising sales but eliminating the harmful effects of alcohol. Is this possible? I think so." These words come from Sara Norrel, head of buying at Systembolaget, the monopoly that controls drinks sales in Sweden.
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Published: 02 December, 2014
Woolworths Liquor Group has bought Summergate, one of the China's most influential wine importers, in a move that considerably strengthens the Australian retail drinks giant's position in the country.
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Published: 02 December, 2014
Hands up who likes mulled wine? Go on, you know you do. Throw in a few carols, a bit of recently laid snow and there's nothing quite like those touches of spice and cinnamon on a cold winter's day.
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Published: 02 December, 2014
The wine trade needs to reconcile the "inexorable shift" in wine sales online and the product's overall route to market, warns wine e-commerce expert Matthew Protti.
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Published: 02 December, 2014
Small, independent or niche wine importers have the chance to book a place in the Esoterica feature at the London Wine Fair that has seen 80% of last year's exhibitors book again for the 2015 show.
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Published: 01 December, 2014
Bars and restaurants are heralding a bumper festive season, with bookings so far 5-10% ahead of last year.
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