Amazon Prime Now to offer one hour delivery on wine and spirits

Amazon yesterday launched one hour delivery in London on select products including several of its beer, wine and spirits offerings with its new Prime Now service.

Neil Bruce appointed as the new head of wine for Fuller's

Neil Bruce joined brewery, pub chain and inn operator Fuller, Smith & Turner P.L.C earler this month as the new head of wine replacing Mark Dally, the current wine and purchasing director.

'Fear' of retribution a challenge for the Grocery Code Adjudicator in getting suppliers to come forward

Fear of retribution from retailers is the biggest reason suppliers are not raising issues with the Groceries Code Adjudicator, according to a survey by regulator.

ONS statistics show retail's sustained growth in volume, but ongoing declines in value for May

The Office of National Statistics for May 2015 figures show one of the longest sustained periods of volume growth in the retail sector, while simultaneously showing that prices are continuing to fall for retailers as supermarket price wars rage on.

Pernod Ricard UK turns 40 and celebrates responsibly with its 5th annual "Responsib'all Day"

Pernod Ricard UK celebrated its Ruby Anniversary as well as raised a glass to several key milestones over the last 40 years while also promoting it's "Responsib'all Day".

Sainsbury's Q1 sales decline due to food price deflation

Sainsbury's sales declined for the sixth consecutive quarter with total retail sales down 0.6% and like-for-like sales down 2.14%. driven primarily by food deflation.

The modern wine list is not 'dead', just evolving

Despite going through a significant evolution over the past 20-something years, the modern-day wine list is not 'dead' as some say, simply different.

Insights: Independents Italian outlets are gaining traction through education and experimentation

Independent Italian outlets are upping the appeal of lesser-known, over-£10 wines by educating consumers and letting them experiment.

Vente-privee says UK consumers are ready to lap up flash wine sales

Is the UK prepared for flash wine sales? Vente-privee.com's Sally Scott thinks so and is determined to see the country embrace them, she tells Arabella Mileham.

Tesco admits to 'probable breaches' of Groceries Supply Code

Tesco has in it's recently released annual report stated that "regrettably, we have conclude that there have been a number of instances of probable breaches of the Code which fall short of the high standards we expect to uphold in our dealings with our suppliers."

Origin Wine opens office in the US

Fairtrade and South African wine specialist Origin Wine has opened a new sales office to cover the North American market in a bid to establish what the company called "a global sourcing footprint".

Simon Cairns of The Co-operative on the growing importance of convenience retailing for the company

Simon Cairns, BWS category trading manager at The Co-operative explains to Angela Mount the supermarket's strategy, its supplier relationships and how it needs to "focus totally on convenience retailing, working within 2,000- to 4,000-square-foot shop formats."

The Co-op looks to defend its market share in the convenience retail channel

In an exclusive interview with Angela Mount for this month's print edition of Harpers, which is out today, Simon Cairns the BWS category manager for The Co-operative explains how critical the convenience retail channel is becoming for the company.

Analysis: Do you remember your wine epiphany?

Trade personalities tell Rosie Davenport and Nigel Huddleston about the life-changing moment when they realised a career in wine was their destiny

Welsh tapas bar launches own label Spanish-style beer as it opens third restaurant

Welsh-based tapas restaurant and sherry bar, Bar 44 is launching an own label Spanish-style pale ale, as it opens it third restaurant in Cardiff.

Pernod Ricard to overhaul business as it looks to boost profits 5% and overtake Diageo

McWilliams to target millenials with new red wine blend

Australian wine group, McWilliams has launched a new red wine blend targeting millennials.

Morrisons returns to growth, and Lidl takes its highest market share

Morrison returned to growth for the first time since December 2013, the latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel have shown, while Lidl rose its highest recorded market share.

Sipsmith's Chiswick distillery 'disappointed' after it is refused a license for late night distillery tours

London distiller Sipsmith has been refused a late licence, after opposition from residents near its Chiswick distillery.

Tanqueray master distiller Tom Nichol reflects on 42-years in the industry

Tanqueray's master distiller, Tom Nichol, who is retiring from Diageo after a 42-year career, has been awarded a lifetime award by the Gin Guild, at its annual dinner.