Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

BBPA disputes conclusions of IAS emergency services report

Published: 26 October, 2015

The British Beer and Pub Association has challenged the conclusions of the latest report from the Institute of Alcohol Studies.

Off Piste poaches Elener to head new international sales business

Published: 26 October, 2015

Cheltenham-based wine brand supplier Off Piste Wines has appointed Mark Elener to launch its international sales operation.

Barwell & Jones beefs up London on-trade sales with new hire

Published: 26 October, 2015

Exxes-based wine agency Barwell & Jones has strengthened its sales team with the recruitment of Tim Gray.

Majestic Wine to eliminate six-bottle minimum

Published: 26 October, 2015

Majestic Wine is implementing a new pricing strategy beginning tomorrow, which includes eliminating the six-bottle minimum that the store has had in place since 2009.

Taylor's Port renews partnership with flagship Jazz FM show

Published: 23 October, 2015

Taylor's Port has renewed its sponsorship of Jazz FM's Dinner Jazz show for the fourth year running.

Lidl aims to lift Christmas spirits

Published: 23 October, 2015

Discount supermarket Lidl is expanding its spirits range ahead of the Christmas rush.

Ackerman targets UK with new marketing and PR agency

Published: 23 October, 2015

Crémant de Loire producer Ackerman is set to re-establish itself in the UK market.

Veuve Clicquot's Demarville reveals 2006 vintage La Grande Dame

Published: 23 October, 2015

Yesterday saw the launch of the 2006 vintage of Veuve Clicquot's prestige cuvée, La Grande Dame 2006.

Armit launches #LoveLeVolte Week

Published: 23 October, 2015

Fine-wine merchant Armit Wines is launching its inaugural "Love Le Volte" promotion next week.

Treasury shutters two wineries in major cost-cutting move

Published: 22 October, 2015

Treasury Wine Estates has announced it is to close of its two wineries.

Ex-Tanqueray star Nichol creates new gin for City of London Distillery

Published: 22 October, 2015

The City of London Distillery (COLD) has partnered with legendary ex-Tanqueray master distiller Tom Nichol to launch a new small-batch gin.

GrapePip ventures into real world for first tasting

Published: 22 October, 2015

Online wine auction site GrapePip has announced its inaugural tasting event.

Strong sales figures from Pernod Ricard add to pressure on Diageo

Published: 22 October, 2015

Pernod Ricard is reporting solid growth for the three months to September 30, 2015, according to figures released today.

Diageo puts last remaining US winery on the market

Published: 22 October, 2015

Diageo has put its Chalone Californian winery on the market, according to reports in the US media.

Chanel buys Napa Valley winery

Published: 21 October, 2015

French fashion house Chanel has made its first move into the US wine trade.

Dodd's Gin opens innovative pop-up investment shop in £1.5m crowdfunding campaign

Published: 21 October, 2015

Dodd's Gin has launched a pop-up investment shop in London's Soho as part of its current £1.5m crowdfunding campaign.

Wines of Chile reveals annual Sommelier Challenge winners

Published: 21 October, 2015

The winners of the annual Wines of Chile Sommelier Challenge have been announced.

Most Wanted announces new listings at major multiples

Published: 21 October, 2015

The Most Wanted wine range from Off Piste has won new listings at Sainsbury's and Tesco Wine By The Case.

Great Riesling tasting set for 2016 London return

Published: 21 October, 2015

The Great Riesling Tasting has announced its return to London in 2016.

"Mr Beefeater" recognised with Lifetime Achievement Award

Published: 20 October, 2015

Desmond Payne, master distiller at Beefeater, was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at The Gin Guild's Annual Autumn Installation on Friday, October 16.