The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk

By Jo Gilbert

Published: 12 August, 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, Q&As, and opinion stories.

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

Most Read: A new partnership between DrinkSupermarket and one of the UK's biggest department stores has been our top story for the past few days, followed by new developments on eBay and a feature-length film exploring the UK's vibrant gin scene.

DrinkSupermarket teams up with Debenhams for gifting service

"Wine superstore" launched on eBay

Proposal seeks to replace "outdated" Rioja classifications

Gin to star in its first full-length feature film

Employee dies following blaze at Studio 338

Sectors: At last month's Drink Indie event, a panel of leading experts discussed how merchants can use their USP of being an independent merchant to stand out in an increasingly consolidated world.

Diageo's beer business in the US changed its name to show its commitment to the beer category as a whole and there were some insights on how to choose the right point of entry when importing products into the UK.

In retail, Morrison extended its deal with Ocado to deliver nationwide.

Top tips: You may have noticed we've been bringing you more top tens and lists recently. In our trade we are lucky to have a huge wealth of knowledge at our fingertips, so we've been talking to people and finding out some wine, beers and spirits hacks to help you get the most out of your offering.

Ten tips on how to hit the right note with craft beer

How to put together a wine list

On and off-trade: Ten tips on how to upsell

Analysis and Insights:

Insights: Implications of the entry point for wine into the UK

Keys to building your indie business Part 2: How to capitalise on the off-into-on-trade offer

Opinion & Q&As: We spoke to Aidan Bowie, senior bartender at Dandelyan, about what it takes to be a Diageo Reserve World Class Bartender of the Year 2016, while Miles Beale talked about how the WSTA is planning to respond to the treat of the UK being denied access to the single market.

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