Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Spring into SITT

Published: 21 February, 2019

With our Specialist Importers Trade Tastings (SITT) almost upon us, there’s a cornucopia of independent buyer-focused wines waiting to be discovered at what we believe will be our most exciting and productive events yet.

Pubs and restaurants hit by January slump

Published: 18 February, 2019

Strong Christmas trading gave way to a slump in January for UK pubs and restaurants, according to the Coffer Peach Business Tracker.

New initiative to tackle skills gap in hospitality industry launches

Published: 15 February, 2019

D&D London will launch My Hospitality World, which it describes as a “pioneering two-week group-wide initiative encouraging young adults into hospitality” on 25 February.

The Swan gets a new lease of life via José Pizarro

Published: 04 February, 2019

2 Hare Lane, Esher, Surrey KT10 9BS

Q&A: Piotr Pietras MS, independent wine consultant and SITT On-Trade Ambassador

Published: 28 January, 2019

Piotr Pietras MS, former director of wine at London’s Hide, has taken on the newly-created role of on-trade ambassador for SITT (Specialist Importer Trade Tastings). Harpers caught up with him about his plans for the role and for tips on the on-trade wine scene too.

Hospitality and health

Published: 28 January, 2019

As Healthy Hospo marks its first anniversary, the movement for a healthier on-trade continues to grow apace.

The Goring to launch seafood restaurant

Published: 22 January, 2019

THE GORING

There may be trouble ahead…

Published: 17 January, 2019

The number of leaders with confidence in the future of their own company within the eating and drinking-out market took a knock in the three months to November 2018, according to the latest CGA Business Confidence Survey.

Lea & Sandeman expands on-trade team

Published: 17 January, 2019

Lea & Sandeman has expanded its on-trade team with the addition of Sophie Picheta.

Camillo Benso touches down in Mayfair

Published: 17 January, 2019

CAMILLO BENSO

Former Artesian double act launch Tayēr + Elementary

Published: 14 January, 2019

TAYĒR + ELEMENTARY

Joe Fattorini: Wine, bottle, decanter, ZOMBIES, corkscrew

Published: 02 January, 2019

Joe Fattorini contemplates the Hedwig von Restorff effect and how contextual isolation can become a money-spinner

New dawn for on-trade training

Published: 07 December, 2018

It’s been a good year for education in the on-trade, with a number of new initiatives being launched in the UK recently.

Restaurant numbers fall 2% in a year

Published: 06 December, 2018

UK restaurants are on the slide, according to the new edition of the Market Growth Monitor from CGA and AlixPartners.

Enotria poaches Bibendum directors to fill new MD roles

Published: 30 November, 2018

Enotria & Coe has recruited Ants Rixon and Sam Thackeray from Bibendum to newly created regional and national managing director roles.

Michelin-starred Tamarind Mayfair re-opens following refurb

Published: 26 November, 2018

TAMARIND MAYFAIR

Joe Fattorini: Is your wine list upside down?

Published: 19 November, 2018

Not only is your wine list upside down, but you haven’t dropped your anchor. Joe Fattorini shares more wacky wisdom on the psychology of sales

Tale of two halves at Heads & Tails

Published: 19 November, 2018

HEADS & TAILS

Rock Spice kicks starts expansion plan in Manchester

Published: 12 November, 2018

ROCK SPICE

Rigging the game

Published: 06 November, 2018

Less is often more when it comes to turning a profit says consultant Sean Finter, a master at optimising returns from on-trade businesses. Harpers tuned in to his message at Bar Convent in Berlin.