Wine Rack: Bringing hybrid to the high street

Wine Rack is calling time on traditional high street retail with the roll-out of hybrid stores across its estate.

CAMRA calls for beer duty freeze at next budget to ease effect of economic uncertainty

The consumer organisation which campaigns for the health of the beer and pub sector is calling on the government to maintain a freeze in beer duty in the upcoming Autumn Statement and consider an additional cut in next year's budget.

On-trade: How to grow and expand your business

When Nathan Lee and Jason Mead were building their bar and restaurant group in Bristol, starting with Prohibition-style bar Hyde & Co in 2010, they received no shortage of advice on locations.

How wine is adapting to suit a new generation

With technology opening up new possibilities, the trade is finding new ways of not only engaging with younger consumers but making them part of their business models too.

Q&A: Xavier Rousset MS and Gearoid Devaney MS, Cabotte

Xavier Rousset MS and Gearoid Devaney MS, restaurateur and wine importer respectively, have opened a Burgundy oasis in the City, realising a long-held dream.

Argentinian specialist Gaucho launches online wine shop

Argentinian restaurant group Gaucho has become the latest outfit to offer its wines online.

On-trade deserves credit for reducing alcohol related harm, says trade body

The government needs to credit the on-trade for the efforts it has made in reducing alcohol related harm and consumption and not keep hammering an engine of economic growth, according to the Association of Licensed Retailers.

Does the new Costa coffee hybrid proposition pose a threat to bars and pubs?

In October 2016, Costa became the latest major UK coffee chain to offer its customers two hits instead of one: caffeine and alcohol all under one roof. 

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Jack Daniel's unveils Scottish bartender competition

Iconic Tennessee whisky brand Jack Daniel's has launched a nationwide bartending competition across Scotland.

On-trade update: Premium driving growth

The figures all indicate that the total on-trade Great Britain wine market is continuing to shrink, albeit at a slower pace. The total GB on-trade is made up of over 124,000 outlets, with volume sales down 2.5% and value sales down 0.5%.

Brexit: Prices hikes and freezes abound as stalwarts review prices

With the price of consumer favourites such as Marmite, chocolate and cheese set to rise, the drinks trade is having to make tough choices on how to cope with the devaluation of the pound.

The changing face of Manchester's wine scene

As in any city, Manchester's independent wine merchants are particularly sensitive to the changes and fluctuations of the world around them, which can sometimes be a blessing as well as a curse.

Hofmeister returns to on-trade as premium Bavarian brand

The iconic Hofmeister lager brand is set to return to the UK on-trade after a 13-year hiatus.

Dublin City Gin aims to replicate Irish success across the UK

The team behind the award-winning Dublin City Gin are targeting the UK market just months after launch.

Former Accolade brand manager launches trade-focused wine school

A new wine school has been launched offering bespoke training services to staff across both the off- and the on-trade.

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National Champagne Week a welcome boost for struggling category

The UK has been popping bubbly this week for National Champagne Week - a much needed boost for the category which has seen a slow down in growth over the past year.

Guy Woodward: Seven things I hate about the wine trade

M Restaurants: Creating a community of investors

M Restaurants set Twitter alight yesterday as its crowd funding campaign to raise funds for a new Twickenham restaurant took off on social media.