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Jeroboams Group acquires Davy’s storage

Published: 07 November, 2024

The Jeroboams Group has announced the acquisition of another in-bond storage facility, bolstering its leadership in the fine wine and private client market.

Hispamerchants adds Funckenhausen Wines to portfolio

Published: 01 November, 2024

UK-based wine importer Hispamerchants has introduced three wines from Mendoza’s Funckenhausen winery to its growing collection, marking the agency’s first entry from the San Rafael sub-region, specifically the area of 25 De Mayo.

Armit Wines invests in staff to support growth plans

Published: 14 October, 2024

Armit Wines is investing in new staff as part of its five-year strategy to build on its recent turnaround.

Berry Bros. & Rudd enters fine wine auctions market

Published: 01 October, 2024

Berry Bros. & Rudd, the UK’s oldest fine wine and spirits merchant, has announced its entry into the fine wine auction market with the launch of Berry Bros. & Rudd Auctions.

Lay & Wheeler hires Amanda Skinner as commercial strategy director

Published: 26 September, 2024

Lay & Wheeler, one of the UK’s top fine wine merchants, has appointed Amanda Skinner as commercial strategy director. She will report directly to MD James Kowszun.

Victoria Mason joins The Wine Society buying team

Published: 11 July, 2024

The Wine Society has announced the appointment of Victoria Mason to its buying team. Mason will cover maternity leave for Sarah Knowles MW, handling the online retailer’s Italy, Champagne and US wine ranges.

Majestic plans major UK expansion with 125 new store locations

Published: 09 July, 2024

Majestic has identified 125 locations for potential new store openings across England, Scotland, Wales and the Channel Islands, accelerating its investment into bricks-and-mortar retail.

Provençal producer Château d’Astros joins Jascots

Published: 05 July, 2024

Jascots Wine Merchants has announced a new partnership with Château d’Astros, a ninth-generation family-owned and certified organic Côte de Provence producer.

Amathus defies market trends with rapid retail expansion

Published: 11 June, 2024

Amathus, the specialist drinks importer, distributor and retailer, has defied market sentiment by expanding its successful retail estate from nine to fourteen stores within just ten weeks, starting mid-June 2024.

Majestic partners with Gophr on-demand delivery for 'Summer of Sport'

Published: 03 June, 2024

Majestic has formed a partnership with on-demand courier specialist Gophr to enhance delivery services during the busy summer sports season. The collaboration will provide Majestic’s retail and on-trade customers with same-day deliveries across the UK.

Majestic enhances own-label range with La Rioja Alta and Kanonkop

Published: 02 May, 2024

Majestic has revamped its Definition wines, now known as the Definition by Majestic range, with the additions of La Rioja Alta, Kanonkop and La Commanderie de Peyrassol.

Humble Grape’s vision for expansion

Published: 17 April, 2024

As the UK’s hospitality sector grapples with a wave of closures, Humble Grape’s Fleet Street bar played host to its spring portfolio tasting, offering a glimpse into the brand’s ambitious plans for growth and expansion.

The Wine Society launches ‘world first Austrian en primeur’ campaign

Published: 15 April, 2024

Following its first in-bond offer of Austrian wine in 2020 consisting of two Schloss Gobelsburg wines, The Wine Society has launched a ‘world first, en primeur campaign’ with five Kamptal and Kremstal producers and 14 wines.

Majestic launches in Channel Islands

Published: 15 April, 2024

Majestic has unveiled plans to expand into the Channel Islands as it doubles down on bricks-and-mortar growth.

Berry Bros improves customer satisfaction with new delivery system

Published: 09 April, 2024

Berry Bros. & Rudd reduced its “where's my order?” queries by 40% in December 2023 courtesy of DispatchTrack, its new routing and order tracking solution.

Majestic acquires Vagabond Wines

Published: 05 April, 2024

Wine retailer Majestic has bought Vagabond Wines after the business went into administration last month.

Indies: From north to south

Published: 03 April, 2024

Jo Gilbert caught up with fine wine and Scottish whisky reseller WoodWinters to find out how the business juggles the delicate balance of retailer, supplier and showroom north of the border.