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ACS calls on government to continue partnership approach on alcohol strategy

Published:  23 May, 2013


The Association of Convenience Stores has called on the government to continue to work with the drinks and retail industries in shaping its future alcohol strategy.

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Carol Emmas: How much data do we really need?

Published:  23 May, 2013

There is currently no bigger craze - number-crunching is everywhere; on the football pitch, in the X Factors and Strictlys of this world and we now even eat and drink by it.

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Harpers Digital Edition

Published:  23 May, 2013

The digital copy is available days ahead of the printed magazine - so you can get to read the latest issue before everyone else.

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Harpers Debate: Supermarket sales warp wine data

Published:  22 May, 2013

Supermarket sales are overly skewing industry data on what wines are most popular, a wine broker has claimed.

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Harpers Debate: Indies opting to source direct

Published:  21 May, 2013

An independent wine shop has largely turned its back on wine agencies following concerns over exclusivity of deals.

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Winemakers must do more to tackle fraud

Published:  21 May, 2013

Winemakers should act now to prevent fraudsters creating counterfeits of their products, according to Geert de Vries of KPMG.

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LWF 2014 likely to see 'return of major names'

Published:  21 May, 2013

A return to Kensington Olympia and changes to the way the London International Wine Fair is run will entice more exhibitors to the show next year, according to LIWF marketing director Will Broadfoot.

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Wine producers need to rethink bottle sizes

Published:  21 May, 2013

Wine producers should rethink the relative pariah status of mid-sized bottles as health-conscious consumers look for treats in smaller portions, according to a senior Mintel analyst.

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EWGA on the lookout for acquisitions

Published:  21 May, 2013

Carnforth-based wine importer, wholesaler and retailer EWGA is on the hunt for new acquisitions.

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Premium and flavoured products driving drinks sales growth

Published:  20 May, 2013

Sales of premium products and flavoured spirits and beers are continuing to drive sales in the drinks industry.

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Calorie-focused marketing more effective for wine trade

Published:  20 May, 2013

Marketing wine on the number of calories it contains is far more effective than claiming drinking it can be part of a healthy lifestyle.

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Wine trade needs to keep up with sweet-toothed consumers

Published:  20 May, 2013

The wine industry is failing to keep up with changing tastes among consumers, according to drinks analyst Jonny Forsyth of Mintel, speaking at the LIWF today.

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Shippers need to convince trade of bulk wine benefits

Published:  20 May, 2013

Companies offering bulk wine transport services must work harder if they are to win over the wine trade.

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Local convenience stores to see annual £11bn boost by 2018

Published:  20 May, 2013

The UK food and grocery market will be worth £46.2 billion in 2018, according to research from IGD, up a third from its current value of £35.6 billion.

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Research reveals UK consumers still feeling economic gloom

Published:  20 May, 2013

UK consumers remain gloomy over the economy's impact on their personal finances, new research has revealed.

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Gordon & MacPhail releases Rare Old series of whiskies

Published:  20 May, 2013

The Rare Old range of single malt whiskies from various renowned Scottish distilleries has been made available via Gordon & MacPhail.

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New whisky distillery planned for Lake District

Published:  20 May, 2013

A new whisky distillery is set to open in the heart of the Lake District and will be the first in the region for more than...

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Nicolas Feuillatte announces best ever results

Published:  17 May, 2013

The rise and rise of Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte shows no sign of abating, according to figures announced today.

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Morrisons to fast track its online offer with Ocado link up

Published:  17 May, 2013

Morrisons is looking to fast track its move in to online grocery shopping with a deal that will see Ocado, that currently provides Waitrose with much of its online offer, offer a similar service to Morrisons.

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Last call to register for the California Summit

Published:  17 May, 2013

Delegates at Harpers' California Summit on June 4 will be able to get exclusive insights into how the big Californian wine brands are promoting their products, thanks to analysis of promotional activity by brand-tracking specialists Brand View.

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