Sterling weakens against majority of currencies
Published: 26 March, 2012
Sterling had a poor day on Friday weakening off against the majority of currencies; but, strengthening against the US dollar.
Read more...Inter Rhône to consolidate UK market share with £1m 2012 promotional campaign
Published: 25 March, 2012
Rhone valley wines are to be backed by a £1 million support programme in the UK as Inter Rhône, its generic body, looks to build on its number one position in the French red AOC wine market.
Read more...Cameron sets out minimum price for alcohol
Published: 23 March, 2012
The Prime Minister has announced plans to introduce a minimum price per unit of alcohol and ban the sale of multi-buy discount deals in a bid to end Britain's binge-drinking culture.
Read more...Budget Calculator launched for licensees
Published: 23 March, 2012
The BII is making its Budget Calculator available to all licensees in a bid to help them re-price products in line with duty rises and supplier increases.
Read more...Gallo's 'summer red' wins Sainsbury's Product Launch 2011
Published: 23 March, 2012
Gallo Family Vineyards Summer Red has been named Sainsbury's Product Launch of the Year 2011, at its BWS supplier conference.
Read more...Future global trends conference to feature at LIWF
Published: 23 March, 2012
The London International Wine Fair has announced a summit on the theme of future global trends, which will take place on May 21.
Read more...LIVE: trade reacts to minimum pricing plans
Published: 23 March, 2012
News that David Cameron plans to introduce a minimum price for alcohol of 40p per unit and outlaw the sale of multi-buy deals has provoked a strong reaction from the drinks industry.
Read more...Sterling has mixed week, plus retail figures contract
Published: 23 March, 2012
Sterling had a mixed week and the slump in retail sales figures released yesterday did little to help the negativity in the UK.
Read more...Buckingham Schenk has 'cracking' year
Published: 22 March, 2012
Buckingham Schenk saw sales rise by 12% in 2011, led by a "cracking" 152% increase from Argentinian brand Viñalba.
Read more...Maxxium to launch Jim Beam Honey
Published: 22 March, 2012
Maxxium UK is to launch the UK's first honey-infused bourbon, Jim Beam Honey.
Read more...Maxxium reports strong festive growth
Published: 22 March, 2012
Maxxium UK has reported a strong growth over Christmas and claims to be the fastest growing of the top five spirits distributors over the period.
Read more...Ehrmanns aims for £3 million revenue hike
Published: 22 March, 2012
Ehrmanns is aiming to hit the £20 million mark in sales revenue by the end of its financial year, up from £17 million last year.
Read more...G & J Greenall 'Best North West Bartender' announced
Published: 22 March, 2012
Joey Butcher from Manchester's Épernay Champagne Bar, is the winner of the first G & J Greenall, North West Best Bartender competition.
Read more...Waverley wants its wines to do the talking
Published: 22 March, 2012
The results of a radical overhaul of the WaverleyTBS wine operation was on show at last week's national trade tasting in London.
Read more...Speculation of further quantitative easing hampers sterling's progress
Published: 22 March, 2012
Sterling had a poor start to the day as Bank of England's minutes revealed two of its members voted for a further injection of £25 billion into the economy.
Read more...Champagne bosses need to engage consumers
Published: 21 March, 2012
Gimmicky innovations are not the way forward for Champagne, but it's got to try and engage with consumers, say Champagne bosses.
Read more...Sainsbury's loses another BWS buyer
Published: 21 March, 2012
Another Sainsbury's wine buyer is leaving the BWS team - making it the third person to move on since December.
Budget 2012: alcohol duty escalator continues
Published: 21 March, 2012
As expected the Chancellor announced the continuation of the alcohol duty escalator in today's Budget - meaning alcohol duty rises by 2% ahead of inflation.
Read more...Wine Rack launches online trading
Published: 21 March, 2012
The launch of online trading for Wine Rack has taken off "quicker than expected", according to its chairman Laki Christoforou.
Read more...LIVE Budget 2012: Trade reaction
Published: 21 March, 2012
The Chancellor pulled no punches in delivering his Budget today - the alcohol duty escalator will continue. But what has the trade got to say about it? Read our live updates.
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