Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Conviviality completes Matthew Clark acquisition and confirms change of name

Published: 07 October, 2015

Bargain Booze and Wine Rack owner Conviviality Retail has completed its £200 million acquisition of Matthew Clark.

Glenlivet opts for peated cask finish for latest Nàdurra series release

Published: 07 October, 2015

Pernod Ricard's Glenlivet single malt has launched the third expression of its Nàdurra cask finish range.

Tesco boss claims 'sustained improvement' but first-half profits fall by 54%

Published: 07 October, 2015

Tesco saw group operating profit before exceptional items fall by 54.6% to £354 million in the 26 weeks to August 29.

Hallgarten unleashes 14 wines from South Africa's 'frontier country'

Published: 07 October, 2015

Hallgarten is listing 14 wines from the Swartland region of South Africa.

Diageo strategy to release non-core assets brings sale of Red Stripe lager stake to Heineken

Published: 07 October, 2015

Diageo has handed over control of Red Stripe lager to Heineken by selling its stake in the Jamaican brand owner Desnoes & Geddes.

Majestic invites customers on to tasting team in craft beer push

Published: 06 October, 2015

Majestic customers are being given the chance to help choose a British beer to be stocked in all 211 of its stores as part of an Oktoberfest promotion.

Alsace throws spotlight on terroir and food pairings with autumn promotional push

Published: 06 October, 2015

Alsace wines are getting an autumn promotional boost in the UK with an online sponsorship and trade tasting.

Liberty's tip for a successful on-trade Christmas: traditional wines but more expensive bottles

Published: 06 October, 2015

On-trade operators should look to help consumers trade up in classic wine styles to drive sales growth in the pre-Christmas period, according to a report from agency supplier Liberty Wines.

Warner Edwards revamps with 'gender-neutral' bottle design

Published: 06 October, 2015

Warner Edwards has brought out new packaging for its range of four gins.

Mikells takes Xerox executive to become its chief financial officer

Published: 06 October, 2015

Diageo has appointed Kathryn Mikells as chief financial officer with effect from November 9, replacing Deirdre Mahlan.

Glenmorangie gives UK-exclusive release to A Midwinter Night's Dram

Published: 05 October, 2015

The latest limited release from Glenmorangie is inspired by a special whisky traditionally given to the distillery's workers - the 16 Men of Tain - to see them through the winter months.

Ex-Pernod Ricard wine boss Atkinson joins Aussie wine producer

Published: 05 October, 2015

Former Pernod Ricard wine boss Adrian Atkinson has joined Australian wine producer Wakefield Wines in the new role of European market manager.

Oddbins unveils The Palate amateur wine tasting competition winner for 2015

Published: 05 October, 2015

A waiter from Kilburn in north London has won this year's Oddbins The Palate amateur wine tasting competition.

Disaronno links with Roberto Cavalli for latest fashion-inspired limited edition

Published: 05 October, 2015

Disaronno links with Roberto Cavalli for latest fashion-inspired limited edition

Inver House buoyed by profit rise on back of strong sales for focus whisky brands

Published: 02 October, 2015

Sales of Caorunn gin and Speyburn and Balblair whiskies helped Inver House Distillers post a profit rise of 23% in 2014.

Fizz trade show throws spotlight on sparkling wine from all corners of the world

Published: 02 October, 2015

Sparkling wines from Brazil, Portugal and California will line-up against products from more high profile fizz-making countries at the third instalment of the annual Fizz trade event in London.