Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Bancroft boosts on-trade portfolio after signing up 11 new wineries

Published: 07 May, 2015

Bancroft Wines is further strengthening its French wine portfolio after releasing its 25th anniversary 2015 wine list.

Kingsland Drinks to acquire Bottle Green Limited

Published: 30 April, 2015

Kingsland Drinks yesterday agreed to purchase Bottle Green Limited from DCC Food & Beverage UK Limited for an undisclosed sum.

XPO Logistics acquisition of Norbert Dentressangle could benefit wine importers

Published: 29 April, 2015

XPO Logistics is to acquire Norbert Dentressangle, a leading global provider of contract logistics, freight brokerage and transportation services in a move that could benefit UK wine importers through improved customer service and the availability of a broader logistic network.

Former Bibendum head of spirits launches new distribution business

Published: 22 April, 2015

The former head of Bibendum's beer and spirits division is launching his own spirits distribution business in May.

Wine bottler and wholesaler The Lanchester Group launches first retail shop

Published: 22 April, 2015

Bottling specialist and wholesaler The Lanchester Group has launched its first retail outline in County Durham.

Roberson Wine showing wine-on-tap range at LWF

Published: 21 April, 2015

Roberson Wine is showcasing its new wine-on-tap range at the London Wine Fair which it launched into the on-trade last summer.

Justin Keay discovers some unknown suprises at last month's Go West tasting

Published: 14 April, 2015

Justin Keay weighs in on last month's Go West tasting and overwhelmingly urges the trade to 'Go West, young man!"

Economists brace for China's slowing economy

Published: 13 April, 2015

China has reported a 15% fall in exports and a 12% fall in imports for the month of March 2015, which has increased concerns that the Chinese economy is slowing down.

Q&A: David Cox, chief executive, The Benevolent

Published: 10 April, 2015

"Despite being in existence for 129 years, I am acutely aware that there are many people within the drinks trade that do not actually know that there is a trade charity there to support and help them. And even if they did know about The Benevolent, we found that many myths and misconceptions exist about who we help and how we help."

Analysis: Majestic's acquisition of Naked Wines

Published: 10 April, 2015

Majestic Wines' acquisition of Naked Wines, and the appointment of Rowan Gormley as its new chief executive, will see the launch of a new international multi-channel wine retailing group.

Harpers Wine & Spirit to join Agile Media

Published: 10 April, 2015

Harpers Wine and Spirit and Harpers.co.uk have, from the beginning of April, joined Off Licence News at Agile Media.

Constellation Brands 2015 results: sales increase 24% and company to pay first dividend

Published: 10 April, 2015

Constellation Brands released it fiscal 2015 year end results showing an increase in consolidated net sales of 24% and following another strong year, the company announced it would initiate its first ever dividend payment in the company's history.

Broadlands boost on-trade offering with new agencies

Published: 10 April, 2015

Broadlands Wineries has added three new agencies to boost its on-trade offering as part on its ongoing development as a dedicated wine supplier.

Majestic Wines acquires Naked Wines and names Rowan Gormley chief executive

Published: 10 April, 2015

Majestic Wines has bought Naked Wines for £70 million and named Rowan Gormley chief executive officer of the new combined group.

Kingsland results impacted by rising duty

Published: 09 April, 2015

Kingsland Wines and Spirits reported "satisfactory" results last year, despite a fall in wine volume sales and the impact of rising duty.

Les Grands Chais de France acquires negociant in north of Burgundy

Published: 08 April, 2015

French wine producer Les Grands Chais de France has bought a negociant in the north of Burgundy to boost its presence in the area.

Jean-Claude Mas adds new cremant to his portfolio

Published: 08 April, 2015

Domaines Paul Mas is extending its portfolio of sparkling French wines from the Languedoc.

Proof Drinks adds prosecco brand to line-up

Published: 07 April, 2015

Prosecco brand Scavi and Ray is ramping up its spend in the UK after appointing Proof Drinks as the new distributor

The New Zealand Cellar crowdfunds to raise money for first shop

Published: 07 April, 2015

Online retailer The New Zealand Cellars has launched a crowdfunding project to raise funds to open its first retail shop.

Drinks industry is well placed to benefit from new Google and Twitter deal

Published: 02 April, 2015

Drinks retailers, wholesalers and producers who try to hush-up negative comments from customers online are putting their businesses at a major disadvantage, according to a leading social media expert.