UK retail sales values rose in 2011 against December 2010, but 2012 will prove an "equally challenging" year, according to the British Retail Consortium.
Read more...Sterling again traded close to a 16 month high against the euro yesterday with investors concerned over the single currency, following further negative news from the euro zone.
Read more...Havana Club, has launched a new Cuban tourist iPhone app - 'Havana Club's Guide to Havana' - an insiders' guide to its essential bars, clubs, restaurants and cultural destinations.
Read more...A dispute over the use of the term White Zinfandel in the European Union has been resolved.
Read more...MPs have called for alcohol unit guidelines to be reviewed and the public to avoid alcohol for at least two days a week.
Read more...The Oxford Wine Company has appointed Marcia Waters MW as its new wine buyer.
Read more...Online retailers are leading the way in slashing prices for the January sales, offering up to 60% discount, while for the high street merchant it's back to business as usual.
Online retailer Slurp, has announced record sales over the Christmas period, with orders up 162% in December and a revenue leap of 73.4%.
Read more...Napa Valley Vintners has appointed a new board for 2012, headed by Rick Jones of Jones Family Vineyards.
Read more...Sainsbury's has teamed up with Drinkaware, Diageo and Heineken to push a new responsible drinking campaign in-store.
Sterling rose to the highest level against the euro for 16 months, hitting €1.2113/£1, the highest since late 2010.
Read more...Sterling rose to the highest level against the euro for 16 months, hitting €1.2113/£1, the highest since late 2010.
Read more...Jacob's Creek has confirmed a three-year partnership with former Wimbledon champion, Andre Agassi.
Read more...Lafite 2008's 45% drop in value is the "pin-up for what's gone wrong in the market", according to Liv-ex's co-founder.
Harpers is carrying out exclusive research into the size, specialisms and successes of the independent sector in conjunction with the Specialist Importers Trade Tastings.
Read more...Sterling climbed to a 15 month high against the euro yesterday after investors moved away from the ailing single currency.
Read more...Harpers Wine and Spirit is calling for entries to its 2012, Design Awards.
Read more...Independent wine retailers put in a strong performance in December, despite fears that the gloomy economic outlook would squeeze consumer spending.
Read more...Despite the gloomy economic times, wine sales in supermarkets were up during the festive season - with Sainsbury's proclaiming it their "most successful Christmas ever".
Rémy Martin is withdrawing its original VSOP from the European market and launching a mature cask finish expression in its place.
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