Published: 03 November, 2015
et the planning, stock, marketing and sales mix right and Christmas should deliver a bumper season, with a sales uplift over the extended period that, for many, can come close to matching the take for the rest of the year. Conversely, though, at its most extreme, depressed or underperforming, Christmas trading can seriously impact on the ongoing health of a business. Which is why it is so important to make the most of this seasonal drinkfest.
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Published: 02 November, 2015
Douglas Blyde weighs in Sexy Fish. The ambitious, 190-cover late October opening from Caprice Holdings (owners of The Ivy) which is inherently design-led.
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Published: 02 November, 2015
With the 12 weeks leading up to Christmas the most crucial for all in the drinks trade, Erin Smith looks at how the spirits sector fares at this time of year.
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Published: 30 October, 2015
From wine car boot sales to pop-up shops and mobile wine vans, Jo Bruce looks at how operators' fresh formats are uncorking wine sales
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Published: 30 October, 2015
As we head into November and the throes of the busiest trading period of the year, many retailers are changing strategies in an effort to pull in more consumers during the final weeks of 2015.
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Published: 30 October, 2015
Along, it seemed, with half the UK's wine press, I was at the launch of Les 110 de Taillevent in London's Cavendish Square last week. My verdict? Go - and be sure to order the crab ravioli. What was most notable about the night, though, was not the guest list or the menu, but that here was a major restaurant being launched off the back of its wine offering.
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Published: 29 October, 2015
Government plans announced today to redraw the relationship between tied pub tenants and their landlords have received a cautious welcome from the industry.
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Published: 26 October, 2015
Exxes-based wine agency Barwell & Jones has strengthened its sales team with the recruitment of Tim Gray.
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Published: 23 October, 2015
Fine-wine merchant Armit Wines is launching its inaugural "Love Le Volte" promotion next week.
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Published: 21 October, 2015
The winners of the annual Wines of Chile Sommelier Challenge have been announced.
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Published: 20 October, 2015
Pinkster Gin has partnered with Edinburgh's Royal Lyceum Theatre for its 50th Anniversary season.
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Published: 16 October, 2015
The D&D London restaurant group is launching its own range of wines to offer its customers.
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Published: 15 October, 2015
The M restaurant group is to launch a specialist wine shop in Victoria, London.
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Published: 13 October, 2015
Bacardi has announced the UK finalists for its 2015 Legacy Cocktail Competition.
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Published: 12 October, 2015
From wine's commercial coalface to the premium on-trade, Enotria's boss Troy Christensen is proving to be a dynamic player keen to shake up the status quo. He talks about why premium remains his mantr
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Published: 09 October, 2015
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Published: 09 October, 2015
Fuller's is to bring in the national living wage rate of £7.20 an hour in for key pub staff six months ahead of it being made a national requirement.
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Published: 09 October, 2015
Pilsner Urquell Czech lager has rolled out its tank beer concept to northern England.
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Published: 09 October, 2015
Head of Conviviality Diana Hunter talks about the company's reverse takeover of Matthew Clark and what it could mean for the trade.
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Published: 07 October, 2015
Bargain Booze and Wine Rack owner Conviviality Retail has completed its £200 million acquisition of Matthew Clark.
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