Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Sterling gains due to UK inflation rise

Published: 17 August, 2011

Sterling gained yesterday against the US dollar after figures released showed that UK inflation accelerated more than forecast.

Australian and US wines under-represented in on-trade, says WDR

Published: 16 August, 2011

Australian and USA wines are being under-represented in pubs and restaurants according to analysis from the Wilson Drinks Report, WDR.

Rise of sterling hampered due to UK recovery concerns

Published: 16 August, 2011

Sterling gained against the US dollar yesterday, but failed to break beyond $1.64/£1 due to concerns about the UK recovery.

Pernod Ricard to trial Absolut iPad displays in Tesco stores

Published: 16 August, 2011

Pernod Ricard owned brand Absolut, is to trial in-store iPad displays in selected Tesco stores to encourage purchase of its vodka brand.

Kingsland secures Co-operative listing for Rickety Bridge

Published: 16 August, 2011

Kingsland Wines and Spirits has secured a new listing with The Co-operative for its Rising River range of wines from South African partners, Rickety Bridge.

Bacardi pitches Oakheart exclusively at men

Published: 15 August, 2011

Male drinkers aged 18 to 24 who love "adventure, fun and girls" are the target audience of Bacardi's new spiced rum-based spirit.

Sterling gained against US dollar after better tone in stock market

Published: 15 August, 2011

Sterling gained against the US dollar on Friday, boosted by a better tone in stock markets but hampered by lingering concerns over the UK economy and the fact that interest rates are set to stay on hold for some time.

Responsibility Deal: Lansley to speak at WSTA conference

Published: 12 August, 2011

As the trade ramps up its activity around responsible drinking, health secretary Andrew Lansley has committed to speak at the WSTA's conference next month.

More drinks firms pledge to reduce environmental impact

Published: 12 August, 2011

Several leading drinks companies have pledged to cut down on packaging by signing up to the second phase of the Courtauld Commitment.

Number One Drinks Company gains Japanese distillery stock

Published: 12 August, 2011

The remaining inventory from Mercian's Karuizawa Distillery has been acquired by an Asian-based company on behalf of its international importer and distributor, Number One Drinks Company.

Sterling gains ground after Osborne dismisses spending cut review

Published: 12 August, 2011

Sterling recovered ground yesterday against the US dollar after Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne rebuffed opposition demands to review spending cuts.

LIVE UPDATES UK riots: Cameron unveils plans to help businesses

Published: 11 August, 2011

The Prime Minister has made £20 million available and unveiled a series of emergency measures to help businesses affected by riots.

Gordon's gin drops TV chef for actors

Published: 11 August, 2011

Grouchy TV chef Gordon Ramsay has been dropped as the face of Gordons's gin in favour of "witty conversation" from actors Emilia Fox and Philip Glenister.

Maxxium UK launches alcoholic foam

Published: 11 August, 2011

Maxxium UK has launched Bols Foam, with the aim of bringing molecular mixology to everyday use.

UK riots: £80m in lost sales for retailers

Published: 11 August, 2011

The cost of riots across England is put at £80 million in lost sales for retailers, according to research from Kelkoo.

Boom in fine wines by the glass

Published: 11 August, 2011

High-end restaurants are offering more wines by the glass in an effort to up-sell, create more choice and add "theatre" to wine choices.

Viñalba secures ninth national listing

Published: 11 August, 2011

Argentinian wine brand Viñalba has secured its ninth national listing, this time at the Co-operative.

Sterling falls after downgraded UK economic growth forecast

Published: 11 August, 2011

Sterling fell by 1% against the US dollar yesterday after the Bank of England downgraded its economic growth forecast for the UK.

Diemersdal winemaker launches Sauvignon.com

Published: 10 August, 2011

The South African winemaker, Thys Louw, has launched Sauvignon.com, a brand that aims to challenge the way people think about wine and engage with new consumers.