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TikTok opens doors to alcohol advertising in the US

Published: 15 August, 2024

TikTok has started allowing alcohol advertisements in the US, a change that began in June.

Founder regains control of Master of Malt

Published: 06 August, 2024

The online retailer and drinks brand Master of Malt has returned to its original founder, Justin Petszaft – financial details of the deal have not been disclosed.

Fine + Rare expands global team with ten new appointments

Published: 01 August, 2024

International marketplace, Fine + Rare, has announced ten new positions across its global portfolio. Managing $750M of fine wine and spirits in the US, UK, Europe and Asia, the company is expanding its site development, sales and customer experience teams.

Licensed Trade Charity launches new website and podcast

Published: 30 July, 2024

Licensed Trade Charity (LTC), a 230-year-old organisation supporting the licensed hospitality sector and its schools, has launched a new website and podcast series, LTC Talks, to enhance its digital communication resources.

Virgin Wines strengthens leadership team with key appointments

Published: 01 July, 2024

Virgin Wines, one of the UK’s leading direct-to-consumer online wine retailers, has announced three senior management appointments to enhance its leadership team. Danny Cooper joins as chief information officer (CIO), Gareth Beaty as head of customer growth and Andy Potts as trading director of Warehouse Wines.

VineView launches precision GPS for vineyard management

Published: 01 July, 2024

VineView has introduced the PinPoint RTK, a GPS receiver designed to provide vineyard operators with highly accurate data collection capabilities. The PinPoint RTK uses Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) technology to offer accuracy within 2-5cm, significantly more precise than traditional GPS receivers, which typically have an accuracy of 2-4 metres.

Cask Trade marks 5th anniversary with The Drinks Trust

Published: 18 June, 2024

To celebrate its 5th anniversary, Cask Trade aims to raise £10,000 for The Drinks Trust by selling bottles of cask-strength whisky. The company has bottled 200 bottles from two barrels of 2015 single-malt Scotch whisky from The Speyside Distillery.

Wine industry leaders share SEO strategies for success

Published: 02 May, 2024

In the rapidly changing world of wine marketing, digital visibility is crucial for brand success, with Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) playing a pivotal role. Harpers has explored strategies shared by industry leaders for unlocking SEO success.

Harpers’ columnist Guy Woodward launches Grand Cru Creative

Published: 30 April, 2024

Harpers’ columnist Guy Woodward is embarking on a new venture, introducing his creative agency aimed at crafting compelling content for wine and spirit brands.

The Wine Society appoints Fiona Hayes and Harriet Kininmonth

Published: 27 February, 2024

In the year it celebrates its 150th anniversary, The Wine Society has announced the appointment of two new wine buyers to its team – Fiona Hayes and Harriet Kininmonth.

Good Wine Good People launches wholesale portfolio

Published: 06 February, 2024

Boutique online retailer Good Wine Good People (GWGP) is launching a trade arm, with the first wines now available to the UK on and off-trade.

Naked Wines announces new CEO

Published: 05 February, 2024

Naked Wines has named current UK boss Rodrigo Maza as its new CEO, following the abrupt departure of Nick Devlin in November.

Booking App Resy suspends UK operations

Published: 29 January, 2024

Restaurant booking platform Resy, which comprises 300 venues in the UK, will suspend its operations from September this year.

Wine Lister launches new website and logo

Published: 25 January, 2024

Fine wine consultancy Wine Lister has today (25 January) launched its new website and logo, consolidating its analysis and marketing services for the world's leading wineries.

Bordeaux Index: Fine wine takes a tumble in 2023

Published: 22 January, 2024

‘Frenzied activity’ characterised the fine wine market during the second half of 2021 and most of 2022 in particular for Champagne and Burgundy, when prices increased by 69% and 58% respectively according to Bordeaux Index. However, things were much more subdued in 2023, with the platform also predicting some return of optimism in 2024.

Acquisition drive spells success for Virgin

Published: 22 January, 2024

Virgin Wines has announced a positive trading update for the six months to 29 December, with year-on-year revenue growth and significant increase in profitability part of the online wine retailers’ H1 2024 performance as it redoubled efforts to pick up new subscribers.

WSG names Preston Mohr as managing director

Published: 18 January, 2024

The Wine Scholar Guild (WSG), a provider of wine study and certification programs, has announced Preston Mohr as its new MD.

Coterie Holdings launches wine lending platform

Published: 18 January, 2024

Coterie Holdings, the holding company for Lay & Wheeler and Hallgarten & Novum Wines, has formally announced the launch of its wine lending platform Jera.

Ecommerce set to swell alcohol sales, even as growth slows

Published: 13 December, 2023

The value of alcohol e-commerce is set to see slowed growth over the next five years as sales normalise following Covid. However, value is still forecast to increase by a hefty $7.5bn as online growth continues to outstrip traditional sales.

Fine wine no longer ‘pillar of stability’ in tumultuous market

Published: 11 December, 2023

In 2022, fine wine established itself as a powerful alternative amidst times of economic turmoil, a pillar of stability in an otherwise volatile equities market.