Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Tesco signs three-year business plan with Accolade Wines

Published: 04 October, 2013

Tesco has signed a three-year business plan with Accolade Wines, according to the producers of the number-one UK wine brand, Hardys.

Tesco's Harris & Hoole coffee chain withdraws bid to get an alcohol licence

Published: 12 September, 2013

Harris & Hoole, the London and South East coffee chain which is 49% owned by Tesco, has withdrawn a controversial application to serve wine and beer in its Twickenham outlet.

Richard Siddle: why we should all take notice of what Tesco is up to in Watford

Published: 01 September, 2013

If you wanted to go somewhere to see the future of shopping in the UK then a trip to Watford would not be very high on your list. But ier this week a mini army of analysts, retail consultants and journalists all headed to see what Tesco's so called destination store of the future was all about.

Tesco unveils "transformed" BWS aisle at new concept stores

Published: 13 August, 2013

Tesco has unveiled what it is a calling a "completely transformed" beers, wines and spirits aisle which is part of its new concept stores which opened this week in Watford, Coventry and Purley designed to become retail destinations for its customers.

Tesco offers mobile users improved service for online wine

Published: 12 August, 2013

Tesco has upgraded the mobile facility for its Wine by the Case online retail site to keep up with demand from customers to buy wine via their smartphones.

Heatwave is more of a boost to supermarkets than London 2012

Published: 01 August, 2013

The heatwave throughout most of July proved nearly twice as successful for the UK's major grocery multiples than last year's London 2012 Olympic Games, according to the latest sales figures released by Nielsen.

July heatwave is more successful for supermarkets than Olympics

Published: 31 July, 2013

The heatwave throughout most of July proved to nearly twice as successful for the UK's major grocery multiples than last year's London 2012 Olympic Games, according to the latest sales figures released by Nielsen.

Tesco exclusive for Jamie Oliver wine range

Published: 29 July, 2013

Tesco has teamed up with celebrity chef Jamie Oliver to be the exclusive retailer for three wines from the Jamie's Italian restaurant group.

Waitrose, Aldi and Lidl take market share from Big Four

Published: 28 July, 2013

The Big Four supermarkets are under increasing pressure from both the hard discounters, Aldi and Lidl, and from mainstream rival Waitrose.

Tesco to launch South African wine through social media

Published: 12 July, 2013

Tesco and Enotria have teamed up to try and launch a wine that has been devised and created exclusively through social...

Hoxton Gin secures Tesco listings

Published: 12 July, 2013

Hoxton Gin has announced it has secured listings in 103 Tesco stores nationwide.

Tesco introduces 30 new lines to its premium spirits range

Published: 03 July, 2013

Tesco is this week adding over 30 new lines to its premium spirits range in selected stores including Kavalan, a Taiwanese whisky.

Tesco invites suppliers to pitch for listings at next week's LIWF

Published: 14 May, 2013

Tesco's wine team will again give suppliers the chance to pitch their business for potential listings at next week's London International Wine Fair (LIWF).

Tesco launches Co-buy wine scheme

Published: 13 May, 2013

Tesco has launched its Co-buy Collection scheme, which will see the price of a case of wine reduce as more people decide to buy it.

Supermarket wines win big at IWC

Published: 13 May, 2013

Thirty supermarket own-brand wines have won gold medals in the International Wine Challenge.

Richard Siddle: why we must all hope Tesco knows what it is doing

Published: 19 April, 2013

It was somewhat ironic that the announcement of Tesco's end of year results on Wednesday should be released on the same day the news bulletins were dominated by the funeral of Baroness Thatcher.

Tesco sticks out its neck with restaurant chain acquisition

Published: 13 March, 2013

Tesco has acquired restaurant chain Giraffe for £48.6 million.

Tesco makes raft of UK wine appointments

Published: 12 March, 2013

Tesco has bolstered its UK wine team following the recent news that Dan Jago and some of his colleagues will take on a more global role. TextTesco has bolstered its UK wine team following the recent news that Dan Jago and some of his colleagues will take on a more global role.

Lucy Clements leaves Cornerstone for Tesco role

Published: 08 March, 2013

Cornerstone director of winemaking Lucy Clements is leaving the US importer to take on a role at Tesco.

Tesco Everyday Value alcohol range not in breach of code, Portman Group rules

Published: 10 January, 2013

The Portman Group has ruled that Tesco's budget alcohol lines do not breach responsibility rules after a consumer complained that its Everyday Value branding encouraged immoderate consumption.