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Published: 29 March, 2019

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, here’s a review of the top online news, analysis, opinions and features.

Stannary St Wine Co moves top end Italian release to en primeur model

Published: 28 March, 2019

Stannary St Wine Co has moved its annual Italian release of its top end producers to an en primeur sales model on the back of the "meteoric popularity of Italian wines".

Buckingham Schenk goes veggie for portfolio update

Published: 28 March, 2019

Buckingham Schenk has bumped up its number of vegetarian-friendly wines, which now account for 70% of its wine list.

LWC creates marketing team for Signature Brands

Published: 28 March, 2019

Drinks wholesaler LWC has created a marketing team for its Signature Brands arm to bolster market presence of that side of the business.

Shift from shop to showroom is vital for the future of retail, says Majestic CEO

Published: 27 March, 2019

The chief executive of the newly rebranded Naked Wines has defended the decision to trim down its 200-store estate while shifting investment focus to the online side of the business.

Trade ‘Dragons’ deliver verdict at inaugural Think France event

Published: 27 March, 2019

France should rally behind tourism to best promote its wines.

Consorzio of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG ramps up UK promotion

Published: 27 March, 2019

Consorzio of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG has increased its UK promotional activity for 2019.

Hospitality missing out on gamification, claims report

Published: 27 March, 2019

The hospitality sector is losing out on increased productivity by not making use of gamified rewards, according to a new report.

Gerard Basset memorial plans announced

Published: 27 March, 2019

The Basset family is to hold a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Gerard Basset OBE, MS, MW, MSc (OIV).

Billecart-Salmon UK appoints Chris Crosby as vice president

Published: 27 March, 2019

Billecart-Salmon UK has appointed on-trade specialist Chris Crosby to the role of vice president.

Gap in recycling offers huge opportunity for brand owners and retailers

Published: 26 March, 2019

Concerns over health and safety are hampering the use of recycled materials in food in drink, new research has suggested.

The Bottle Shop goes under

Published: 26 March, 2019

The Bottle Shop has called in the administrators and shut the business with immediate effect following a tough few months.

Chaîne des Rôtisseurs unveils top young somm, chef and winner of Gerard Basset Tasting Trophy

Published: 26 March, 2019

The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs has unveiled the winners of its Young Sommelier and Young Chef awards 2019, alongside the winner of the first Gerard Basset Tasting Trophy.

The Consorzio Barbera d’Asti e Vini del Monferrato reports volume drop

Published: 25 March, 2019

The Consorzio Barbera d’Asti e Vini del Monferrato has reported a decrease in overall volume of bottling compared to 2017, but said 2018 was “a very positive year” for Monferrato wine.

Sainsbury’s Asda merger “unlikely” to impact consumer choice as supermarkets offer to unload 150 stores

Published: 25 March, 2019

The tie-up between Britain’s second and third largest supermarkets will have no detrimental impact on the diverse and “quick to adapt” supermarket sector, it has been suggested.

Food and drink exports growth slows to crawl but gin and whisky fly the flag

Published: 25 March, 2019

Overall UK food and drinks exports slowed to a crawl in 2018, but gin and whisky continued to fly the flag – each growing in both value and volume.

AB InBev puts Budweiser front and centre for UK rebrand

Published: 25 March, 2019

AB InBev has changed its name to Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I.

Relevance of Chilean wine in Japan starting to slow, survey suggests

Published: 25 March, 2019

The relevance of Chilean wine in Japan, the country’s top imported wine, has started to slow down, according to the latest Landscapes report from Wine Intelligence.

Majestic to close stores as part of major rebrand that will see it ditch the Majestic name

Published: 25 March, 2019

Majestic Wine is planning an overhaul of the business that will see the Majestic name disappear as part of plans to focus on its online and international reach via its Naked arm.