By Lisa Riley - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Flint expands on-trade team with new trio

Published: 20 November, 2018

Flint Wines has expanded its on-trade sales team with three new recruits.

Matthew Clark announces Black Friday sale

Published: 19 November, 2018

Matthew Clark has announced it will be taking part in Black Friday again this year with a 24-hour sale including big discounts on leading brands such as Absolut, Belvedere, Bombay Sapphire, Disaronno, Peroni and Tanqueray.

Boutinot grows German portfolio

Published: 19 November, 2018

Boutinot has expanded its German portfolio with two new producers - AJ Adam and Horst Sauer.

California wildfires ‘not particularly’ affecting wine country

Published: 12 November, 2018

The wildfires currently raging in California have ‘not particularly’ affected wine country.

William Grant & Sons appoints new UK marketing director

Published: 08 November, 2018

William Grant & Sons has appointed Ifan Jenkins to the role of marketing director for UK and Ireland.

Freixenet renews Christmas at Kew sponsorship

Published: 08 November, 2018

Freixenet has signed up as sponsor of Christmas at Kew for the second year running.

Lidl sweeps the board at Wotwine supermarket awards

Published: 08 November, 2018

Lidl swept the board at the Wotwine 2019 Supermarket Wine Retailer Awards taking home three out of four gongs.

Matthew Clark strengthens wine buying team with new trio

Published: 07 November, 2018

Matthew Clark has expanded its wine buying team with a director and two new buyers.

Majestic signs up as RFU sponsor and launches bespoke rugby range

Published: 07 November, 2018

Majestic Wine has signed a sponsorship deal with the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to become the official wine merchant to England Rugby and Twickenham Stadium.

IMW officially welcomes 14 new MWs to the fold

Published: 07 November, 2018

The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) officially welcomed 14 new MW to its fold at its annual awards ceremony last night.

Billecart-Salmon appoints Mathieu Roland-Billecart CEO

Published: 07 November, 2018

Champagne Billecart-Salmon has appointed Mathieu Roland-Billecart to the position of chief executive officer.

BrewDog appoints David Gates to MD of its distilling arm

Published: 06 November, 2018

BrewDog has appointed David Gates, former managing director of Diageo Futures, as managing director of its distilling arm.

WSTA expands board as part of strategy to support import and export

Published: 06 November, 2018

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has appointed two new board members as part of a strategy to increasingly concentrate on supporting import and export in a ‘new era of trading’.

Jascots expands Port portfolio with Vieira de Sousa

Published: 06 November, 2018

Jascots has expanded its Port portfolio with the addition of family Port House Vieira de Sousa.

The IMW adds Estates and Wines to international supporters

Published: 05 November, 2018

The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) has added Estates and Wines to its international supporters community

Harpers expands events portfolio with Think France

Published: 05 November, 2018

Harpers is gearing up to launch a new event dedicated to French wines - Think France.

Fine Wine Partners collaborates with The Vinorium

Published: 05 November, 2018

Fine Wine Partners, the fine wine division of Accolade Wines, has announced an ongoing partnership with UK Australian wine specialist, The Vinorium.

Hattingley signs nationwide deal with Whole Foods Market

Published: 05 November, 2018

Hattingley Valley has has signed a nationwide deal with Whole Foods Market and expanded its reach in Australia and Germany.

Diageo appoints new MD for GB as Ireland steps down

Published: 02 November, 2018

Diageo managing director GB Charles Ireland is leaving the business at the end of this year after 21 years of service, with current managing director for global travel Dayalan Nayager set to step into his shoes.

Hanging Ditch founder sets out to challenge ‘normal wine merchant model’ with new venture

Published: 01 November, 2018

Hanging Ditch founder Ben Stephenson has revealed the plans for his latest venture - a wine retail, entertainment and social space that works from morning to night.