Sterling plummets due to UK riots
Published: 10 August, 2011
Sterling plummeted against the US dollar and the euro yesterday as investors became concerned over poor manufacturing data and spreading UK looting and violence.
Read more...Top restaurant attacked by rioters
Published: 09 August, 2011
Top London restaurant the Ledbury was targeted in rioting last night ? staff came to the rescue of diners who hid out in the wine cellar.
Read more...Sainsbury's sees sales increase in bag-in-box range
Published: 09 August, 2011
Sainsbury's has seen a 5% sales value increase after moving its Sainsbury's bag-in-box BIB, wine range over to a 2.25 litre pack.
Read more...William Grant & Sons appoints former Gucci head
Published: 09 August, 2011
William Grant & Sons has announced the appointment of former chief executive officer and president of the Gucci Group, Robert Polet to the company's board.
Read more...'Safe haven' sterling makes gains over euro and dollar
Published: 09 August, 2011
Sterling made gains against both the euro and US dollar as investors bought into what is now seen as a safe haven asset.
Read more...Grant's launches premixed whisky cans
Published: 09 August, 2011
Grant's has launched its first-ever ready to drink product ? Scotch whisky and cola in a can ? which will be on sale from this month.
Read more...UK RIOT UPDATES AND LIVE TRADE REACTION
Published: 09 August, 2011
Retailers, pubs and restaurants are taking precautionary measures to guard against further potential rioting as the trade comes to grips with the violence that has broken out across the UK's major cities. Keep up to date with our regular UK Riot Updates.
Read more...Wines in the press - August 5-7
Published: 09 August, 2011
The Guardian
Fiona Beckett has been drinking, Vinho Verde - the light, slightly fizzy and low in alcohol Portuguese wine, which she says is just what you want on a hot summer's day, assuming we ever get one.
Pop-up bar offers English fizz and oysters
Published: 08 August, 2011
This summer has been the season of the pop-up and it isn't over yet with a glamorous oyster and crustacea bar opening up in Chelsea.
Read more...Black Sheep Brewery revamps logo on back of healthy sales
Published: 08 August, 2011
After reporting solid figures, Masham based Black Sheep Brewery has given its logo a re-vamp for the first time nearly 20 years.
Read more...G&J Greenall sold by De Vere group
Published: 08 August, 2011
Distiller G&J Greenall has been sold by the De Vere Group, in a deal reportedly worth £7.5 million.
Read more...Sterling remains buoyant in turbulent market
Published: 08 August, 2011
In a turbulent week for financial markets, sterling had a relatively positive ride hitting a three month high of €1.1550/£1 against the euro last Thursday.
Read more...Diageo premix range to sponsor Absolute Radio Hometime show
Published: 08 August, 2011
Diageo Great Britain (GB) premix range is to sponsor the Sony, Geoff Lloyd Hometime show on Absolute Radio, in a bid to target end of day drinkers.
Mount Gay raises profile at Cowes Week
Published: 05 August, 2011
Mount Gay Rum is continuing its long-standing association with sailing by running a series of event and sampling activities at Cowes Week.
Read more...Sterling hits three month high against euro
Published: 05 August, 2011
Sterling has had an interesting week - hitting a three month high against the euro yesterday of €1.1550/£1.
Read more...World first for Shoreditch cocktail bar
Published: 05 August, 2011
The team at Victorian-inspired bar The Worship Street Whistling Shop in Shoreditch have created what they claim is "the world's first multi sensory cocktail experience".
Read more...Sterling climbed against US dollar after service sector expansion
Published: 04 August, 2011
Sterling climbed against the US dollar and briefly touched €1.15/£1 against the euro after data unexpectedly showed that services sector activity expanded at the fastest pace in four months.
McWilliams launches low alcohol wine range
Published: 04 August, 2011
Australian producer McWilliam's is launching Beachcomber, a range of lower alcohol wines with a 5.5% abv, alongside importer PLB.
Read more...Waitrose poaches Asda wine buyer
Published: 04 August, 2011
Waitrose has appointed former Asda wine buyer Katie Mollet to its team ? she will have special responsibility for Italian, bag-in-box, small bottle and low alcohol wines.
Read more...Trade tasting of South West France wines
Published: 03 August, 2011
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