Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

The return of the wets

Published: 19 August, 2019

Investor interest is returning to the high street, particularly when it comes to wet-led venues, where optimism is on the rise.

Upselling wine to the promiscuous drinker

Published: 14 August, 2019

Wine continues to struggle in the on-trade where promiscuous consumers are seeking out “new and different”. How the category can overcome these pressures was the topic of a CGA presentation at the first in a new series of breakfast briefings held by the WSTA. Jo Gilbert reports

Looking ahead: Chris Stroud, marketing manager Europe, New Zealand Winegrowers

Published: 09 August, 2019

As the first half of 2019 draws to a close, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities

The Alchemist reports double-digit turnover growth

Published: 09 August, 2019

The Alchemist has reported a 17.3% leap in turnover to £41m in the year to 31 March 2019, up from £34.5m in 2018.

Gigi's lands with splash of colour

Published: 09 August, 2019

GIGI’S HOXTON

Swiss Heritage comes to London

Published: 05 August, 2019

HERITAGE

EWGA Wines to distribute Champagne Boizel

Published: 31 July, 2019

EWGA Wines has signed a deal with the Boizel family to become the exclusive on-trade UK distributor of the Champagne brand.

My Perfect Customer: Wolseley Wine Loft

Published: 25 July, 2019

In the first of a new series Dave Eglington from Stafford’s Wolseley Wine Loft shares his customer secrets and tips on how to build and maintain relations in the independent off-trade.

Armagnac takes centre stage at Monsieur Le Duck

Published: 17 July, 2019

MONSIEUR LE DUCK

Gold comes to Notting Hill

Published: 13 July, 2019

GOLD

Basset protégés pop the cork on second L'Atelier du Vin

Published: 10 July, 2019

L’ATELIER DU VIN

Draught cocktails: Tapping into a major trend

Published: 03 July, 2019

“Draught” cocktails are gaining traction as innovation in technology takes the sector to new heights, writes Lisa Riley

Joe Fattorini: Why sometimes, paying more feels like less

Published: 25 June, 2019

Joe Fattorini

Debunking the myth

Published: 24 June, 2019

Vodka has long had an image problem, says Nate Brown, but a new exploration of its natural flavours is helping consumers better understand the spirit

Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition 2020 opens for UK entries

Published: 21 June, 2019

Entries are now open for the 2020 Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition.

Agave focus for Hacha in Dalston

Published: 20 June, 2019

HACHA

Ardbeg create Masters of Smoke initiative

Published: 19 June, 2019

Ardbeg has launched a new bartender education programme to “spread the word about the delicious possibilities” of smoke.

The Alchemist eyes global expansion

Published: 18 June, 2019

The Alchemist has said it expects to hit sales of £50m at the end of its financial year and plans to invest in further expansion in the UK and abroad.