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Ocado boosts earnings and eyes overseas deal

Published: 30 June, 2015

Strong growth in new customers numbers helped online grocery retailer Ocado post an 11.4% increase in earnings in the 24 weeks to May 17.

Oddbins sends love letters in attempt to win over Naked Wines staff - report

Published: 26 June, 2015

Oddbins has been accused of trying to poach staff from Naked Wines by sending them wine and love letters.

On-trade business body calls for action on malicious online reviews in wake of CMA report

Published: 23 June, 2015

On-trade leaders have called for greater transparency around online review websites after a report by the Competition & Markets Authority.

Yalumba lines up direct ecommerce sales in website revamp

Published: 17 June, 2015

Yalumba will launch a direct-to-consumer selling platform through a new website from August.

Online retailer New Zealand Cellar set to open first London shop this week

Published: 27 May, 2015

Online wine retailer The New Zealand Cellar is set to open its first retail shop in London this week, which has been funded entirely through crowd-funding.

Wines of Rioja looking to crown a 'Rioja retailer of the year'

Published: 27 May, 2015

There's still time to enter Wines from Rioja campaign for independent retailers, which runs throughout October.

Wine Society recalls batches of own label Prosecco

Published: 19 May, 2015

The Wine Society is recalling specific batches of its own brand Prosecco, warning that the bottles may shatter.

Online wine sales set to grow to 15% within three years

Published: 19 May, 2015

Online wine sales are set to increase to around 15% by 2018, according to new data from the Wilson Drinks Report.

Top ten things to know about the Majestic and Naked Wines merger

Published: 11 May, 2015

Last month following the announcement that Naked Wines was to be acquired by Majestic Plc for £70m, harpers.co.uk had an opportunity to talk with both Eamon Fitzgerald, the managing director of Naked Wines and the new chief executive officer, Rowan Gormley of Majestic Plc about what the merger would mean for their businesses.

Scotland's oldest distillery releases rare single cask malt

Published: 01 May, 2015

Perthshire distillery Glenturret has released a rare single cask malt whisky that will only be available online.

Italian restaurant Carluccio's launches online wine shop

Published: 29 April, 2015

Italian restaurant chain Carluccio has launched an online wine shop as part of a revamp of its website which goes live today.

Former TWE boss joins new digital TV channel dedicated to wine

Published: 24 April, 2015

David Dearie, the former CEO of Treasury Wine Estate, has joined the board of a new digital TV channel dedicated to wine.

Wine e-retailer boosts online offer as it exceeds crowdfunding target

Published: 21 April, 2015

Online retailer The New Zealand Cellar is set to boost its online offer after achieving more than 20% more than its crowdfunding target.

Google's algorithm change favouring mobile-friendly websites goes into effect tomorrow

Published: 20 April, 2015

Google is set to change its search algorithm this week and it could pose some new challenges for wine and spirit brands, as well as retailers, that do not have mobile-friendly websites.

Mobile consumer spending to hit £53 billion over the next decade

Published: 14 April, 2015

Consumer spending through the use of smartphones and other mobile devices is forecasted to reach £53 billion a year over the next decade according to new research released by Barclays.

Analysis: Majestic's acquisition of Naked Wines

Published: 10 April, 2015

Majestic Wines' acquisition of Naked Wines, and the appointment of Rowan Gormley as its new chief executive, will see the launch of a new international multi-channel wine retailing group.

Majestic Wines acquires Naked Wines and names Rowan Gormley chief executive

Published: 10 April, 2015

Majestic Wines has bought Naked Wines for £70 million and named Rowan Gormley chief executive officer of the new combined group.

The New Zealand Cellar crowdfunds to raise money for first shop

Published: 07 April, 2015

Online retailer The New Zealand Cellars has launched a crowdfunding project to raise funds to open its first retail shop.

Wine technology company VinTank bought by W20 Group

Published: 31 March, 2015

VinTank, the US technology company that helps wine companies manage their social media presence, has been purchased by San-Francisco-based digital communications agency, W2O Group.

Naked Wines research finds consumers preferring higher alcohol wine

Published: 30 March, 2015

Naked Wines, the online wine retailer which crowdfunds independent winemakers through its customer base of over 250,000 'angels', has found that its consumers are favouring higher alcohol wines.