Indies: Staying ahead

A new year is likely to bring new challenges for indies looking to hold on to new custom, as Andrew Catchpole reports.

31 Days of German Riesling powers ahead

July is still the month for German Riesling in the UK, with the promotion once again heading back to British businesses.

Jeroboams ends “rollercoaster quarter” with early online re-launch

Jeroboams, London’s local wine merchant, has ploughed ahead with an earlier-than-planned revamp of its website. 

Early harvest for Santa Rita as heat wave bites

A heat wave in South America has had a dramatic impact on the country’s grape harvest, according to a mid-harvest report from leading producer Santa Rita.

Industry calls for alcohol duty suspension for at least six months

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) is calling on officials to urgently suspend all alcohol duty to ease the tax burden on beleaguered businesses ahead of next week’s deadline. 

Looking ahead: Troy Christensen, CEO, Enotria & Coe

Looking Ahead: Andrew Bewes, Hallgarten & Novum Wines

As the first half of 2019 draws to a close, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities.