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Majestic to expand at a rate of ‘one new store per month’

Published:  09 August, 2023

Majestic, the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, has opened the doors to its newest store in Rugby as it accelerates its bricks-and-mortar expansion.

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Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Archie McDiarmid, Luvians

Published:  28 July, 2023

Midway through 2023, Harpers is taking stock of yet another turbulent year for the drinks trade, with plenty of highs and lows, so far. We continue our series with, Archie McDiarmid, manager, Luvians Bottleshop, to find out how the year has gone so far and what the remainder may bring.

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Ellis Wharton Wines achieves B Corp status

Published:  24 July, 2023

Following on from its inclusion in Harpers 50 Best Indies list (36th), Ellis Wharton Wines has become only the third UK wine merchant/distributor to achieve B Corp accreditation. 

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Berry Bros. & Rudd hosts producer forum to mark 325th anniversary

Published:  30 June, 2023

Berry Bros. & Rudd, the UK’s oldest fine wine and spirits merchant, held its first-ever global producer forum, ‘Our Future is Now’ at London’s BAFTA yesterday (29 July), as part of celebrations to mark its 325th year.

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Harpers 50 Best Indies 2024: Now open for nominations

Published:  23 June, 2023

To begin the process of shaping our annual Harpers UK's 50 Best Indies 2024, we are once again inviting the UK trade to nominate the UK Independent retailers that you believe are at the top of their game.

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Hedonism Wines launches online auction platform

Published:  23 June, 2023

Following celebrations to commemorate a decade of trading in 2022, the Harpers 50 Best Indie regular Hedonism Wines will launch its latest venture, Hedonism Auction, this summer.

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Exclusive: Rob Cooke on Majestic’s new own-label range

Published:  19 June, 2023

Majestic, the UK's largest specialist wine retailer, has launched a new own-label range offering “quality, choice, newness and value for money”, according to COO Rob Cooke.

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Berry Bros. & Rudd to open Spirits Shop

Published:  14 June, 2023

Berry Bros. & Rudd, the UK’s oldest fine wine and spirits merchant, has announced the opening of its first-ever dedicated Spirits Shop.

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Fast-growing wine merchant Cru Wine celebrates 10th anniversary

Published:  05 June, 2023

London wine merchant and marketplace Cru Wine will commemorate its 10th vintage this month after a decade of impressive growth.

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Majestic relaunches price lock subscription model

Published:  26 May, 2023

Majestic has relaunched its ‘Lock It In’ subscription model, offering customers cheaper prices on more than 100 best-selling wines.

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Lea & Sandeman unveils 15 Grower Champagnes at Spring tasting

Published:  18 May, 2023

The saying goes ‘When one door closes another one opens’, and in the case of top merchant and wholesaler Lea & Sandeman, the Champagne shortage has presented an opportunity.

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Lea & Sandeman appoints experienced Ukrainian importer and distributor to its sales team

Published:  10 May, 2023

Harpers’ 50 Best Indie Merchant Lea & Sandeman has appointed Anton Kuts as its new trade sales representative for the Southwest, covering Hampshire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall.

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Majestic’s Rob Cooke joins WSTA board

Published:  28 April, 2023

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has welcomed Majestic’s COO, Rob Cooke, to its board this month.

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Majestic makes ‘biggest investment ever in pay’ for its staff

Published:  24 April, 2023

Majestic has made its biggest-ever investment in colleague pay to recognise the “expertise and experience” of store teams and shield its people from the impact of the cost-of-living crisis.

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Davy’s adds ‘boutique’ Phelps Creek Vineyards to portfolio

Published:  21 April, 2023

Davy's continues to grow its portfolio of small family-owned producers, with the addition of Phelps Creek Vineyards. 

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Majestic announces new rosé listing

Published:  19 April, 2023

The UK’s number one wine retailer, Majestic, has won the race to supply Roseblood rosé by Chateau d’Estoublon to the British off-trade.

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The Wine Society revamps its private label range

Published:  05 April, 2023

The Wine Society's much-loved portfolio of Society wines is being given a makeover, focusing on both aesthetics and the sustainability of the range.

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Indies: Hybrid thinking

Published:  05 April, 2023

Once billed as bricks-and-mortar retail’s salvation, an on-trade element has become a trickier proposition. James Lawrence reports.

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Majestic unveils new store concept in Harpenden

Published:  04 April, 2023

Majestic, the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, has revealed a new small store concept in Harpenden as it trials new ways of expanding its bricks-and-mortar presence.

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Russian founder of Hedonism Wines raises £4.5 Million for Ukraine

Published:  29 March, 2023

London-based Russian entrepreneur, Evgeny Chichvarkin, has financed more than £4.5 million worth of medical purchases for the Ukrainian people subjected to Vladimir Putin’s illegal war. 

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