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Pernod Ricard sets new sustainability targets

Published: 04 April, 2019

Pernod Ricard has launched its 2030 Sustainability & Responsibility Roadmap comprising eight key commitments across its business ‘from grain to grass’.

Oxford Wine Company announces new hires

Published: 04 April, 2019

The Oxford Wine Company has appointed Nancy Gilchrist MW as head of sales to the Oxford University Colleges, as well as consulting on its wine list.

Global Brands sales top £50m

Published: 04 April, 2019

Global Brands has reported a 19.5% sales increase, taking turnover to over £50 million to 30 September 2018.

Armit releases ‘crown jewel’ Rioja

Published: 03 April, 2019

Armit Wines has announced the release of the third Gran Reserva from La Rioja Alta SA - Viña Arana Gran Reserva 2012, making La Rioja Alta one of only a few wineries in the region to have three Gran Reserva wines on the market.

Amathus signs exclusive distribution deal for De Gras

Published: 03 April, 2019

Amathus Drinks has signed a deal as the exclusive distributor of Chilean wine brand De Gras, previously distributed by Enotria.

Vinexpo appoints new CEO

Published: 03 April, 2019

Vinexpo has announced that Rodolphe Lameyse will start as Vinexpo chief executive officer on 16 April.

Hospitality gender pay gap in London narrows

Published: 03 April, 2019

The gender pay gap in London’s top hospitality establishments narrowed to 5.9% (£1,784) in 2018 compared to 9.7% (£2,712) in 2017, according to new data.

Diageo announces fully paid 26-week equal parental leave for all UK employees

Published: 03 April, 2019

Diageo UK has announced it will allow men and women 52 weeks parental leave, with the first 26-weeks fully paid.

Brexit continues to impact supermarket spending

Published: 02 April, 2019

Consumer spending in the grocery sector has slowed for the third consecutive month, according to Nielsen.

Switching to cans and lower abv can boost sales, says report

Published: 02 April, 2019

Producing low or no alcohol lines and switching from bottles to cans could boost sales for the wine trade, suggest new statistics on the craft beer industry.

Co-op and Digital Goodie team up to launch online shop

Published: 02 April, 2019

The Co-op has launched its first online grocery home delivery service after teaming up with Finnish online outfit Digital Goodie. Live now, shoppers in central London can shop online and receive their order in less than two hours.

Domaine des Sénons resurrects abandoned vineyards

Published: 01 April, 2019

Domaine des Sénons has announced the plantation of the first three hectares at Saint-Martin-du-Tertre.

CyT premium wines deliver growth

Published: 01 April, 2019

Concha y Toro (CyT) UK has reported “sizeable value growth” from its premium wines.

Jascots teams up with Beaujolais domaines

Published: 01 April, 2019

Jascots has added Beaujolais producers Lucien Lardy and his son, Yohan Lardy, to its portfolio.

Chiswick Auctions spices up drinks arm with new team

Published: 29 March, 2019

London-based auctioneer Chiswick Auctions is in the process of a complete overhaul of its wine and spirits arm, aiming to attract high-end consumers alongside the more traditional wine collectors.

Journey’s End revamps range

Published: 29 March, 2019

Journey’s End is revamping its range of wines to provide “clear differentiation” between its three series, Tales, V and Icon, while maintaining a “consistent theme across the family of wines”.

Gin sales almost double in two years

Published: 29 March, 2019

The UK bought a record breaking 73 million bottles of gin last year across the on and off-trade (Nielsen/CGA), with off-trade sales peaking in the run up to Mother's Day.

Indies Loire promotion in May

Published: 29 March, 2019

Harpers and Loire Valley Wines are calling out to all independent wine merchants to take part in an exciting new promotion of the region.

The week that was

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".

Pernod Ricard sets new sustainability targets

Oxford Wine Company announces new hires

Global Brands sales top £50m

Armit releases ‘crown jewel’ Rioja

Amathus signs exclusive distribution deal for De Gras

Vinexpo appoints new CEO

Hospitality gender pay gap in London narrows

Diageo announces fully paid 26-week equal parental leave for all UK employees

Brexit continues to impact supermarket spending

Switching to cans and lower abv can boost sales, says report

Co-op and Digital Goodie team up to launch online shop

Domaine des Sénons resurrects abandoned vineyards

CyT premium wines deliver growth

Jascots teams up with Beaujolais domaines

Chiswick Auctions spices up drinks arm with new team

Journey’s End revamps range

Gin sales almost double in two years

Indies Loire promotion in May

The week that was

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

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