The Week That Was: Top news, Q&As and analysis on Harpers.co.uk

By Erin Smith

Published: 15 July, 2016

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have done a review of the top online news, financial news for the drinks trade, Q&As, and opinion stories.

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on Harpers.co.uk, we have done a review of the top online news and analysis stories for the drinks trade.

Brexit: As a new government was appointed this week, many in the trade still had questions about what the impacts of Brexit might be. Columinst Tim Atkin weighs-in, while top makret research firms like Nielsen and Rabobank begin to shed light on how the drinks day could be effected.

Tim Atkin: What will an EU exit mean for the wine trade?

Nielsen: Brexit shakes consumer sentiment

Rabobank: EU Referendum outcome to have 'critical implications' for beverage sector

Think Indie Drink Indie: Both Harpers and Off Licence News came together to host a one day conference focusing on how the independent sector might continue to thrive. The conference offered two mastercalsses as well as hosting two big debates, all of which were aimed at giving independent merchants food for thought as look at new and innovative ways to connect with consumers.

Think Indie: Vagabond Wines takes top Independent Merchant for UK's 50 Best Indies Award

Think Indie: Indies from across the UK collaborate on how to build their businesses

Other Top News: In other news this week, it has been another busy seven days in the wine trade. Congrats to all those that took home gongs from last week's International Wine Challenge 2016 and if you missed it check out who won. Another top story was that the University of Adelaide just launched a FREE six week long online wine course that has already had 10,000 enrollees registered. It might be a great way to help get new business associates who may not know much about wine and winemaking up to speed quickly with no cost to you. Sicilian wine producer Planeta is diversifying their business to help expansion.

IWC 2016 Results: 2016 Champion wine winners

Wine Society takes top merchant award as IWC winners celebrate

University of Adelaide launches free wine class online with 10,000 enrollees

Sicilian producer Planeta focuses on the entire customer experience as business expands

Opinion & Q&As:

Mike Turner: Can blue wine be good for the wine category?

Subs:

Q&A: John Colley, managing director retail, Majestic Wine

Profile: Doug Wregg of Les Caves de Pyrene

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