Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Insights: Implications of the entry point for wine into the UK

Published: 11 August, 2016

The supply chain for wine is often long and complex and one of the most important decisions is where to bring the product into the UK.

Think Indie Drink Indie: Selling independence

Published: 10 August, 2016

At last month's Think Indie Drink Indie event, attendees listened as a panel of leading merchants and 'outside' experts discussed how merchants can best leverage the powerful USP of being independent in an increasingly consolidated world.

Keys to building your indie business Part 2: How to capitalise on the off-into-on-trade offer

Published: 09 August, 2016

At the first Think Indie, Drink Indie event, successful merchants shared best practices and avenues to consider when looking to expand. Here is the first of a four part series covering different areas independent merchants should consider in expanding their businesses. Topics covered included why wholesaling is good for indies, how the hybrid model can be great for retail, what to consider when expanding online and the how to maximise the value of events.

Keys to building your indie business Part 1: World Wine Web

Published: 05 August, 2016

In-depth: 50 Best Indies winners

Published: 05 August, 2016

Voted for by our 100-strong and fully independent countrywide judging academy, these exciting new awards are designed to recognise those independent merchants that have done the most to drive forward quality and innovation in the retail of wines, beers and spirits.

Bibendum launching Brazilian winery promo ahead of Rio Olympics

Published: 01 August, 2016

Brazilian winery Miolo, along with Bibendum and Walker & Wodehouse, is launching a Taste of Brazil campaign to encourage customers to make the most of this year's games.

Wine sales suffer as average spend dips

Published: 27 July, 2016

New data suggests that still wine is becoming a casualty of economic recovery as UK households spent 1.3% less in the take-home market compared to last year.

Oxford Wine Company refurbishes remaining retail outlets amid shifting business model

Published: 21 July, 2016

The Oxford Wine Company has refurbished its two remaining shops, although owner Ted Sandbach says that retail will continue to play a less important role in the future of the business.

New Zealand Winegrowers launch independent retail promotion

Published: 18 July, 2016

Independent retailers can be in with a chance of winning one of two tickets to Pinot Noir NZ 2017 in New Zealand.

Think Indie: Vagabond Wines takes top Independent Merchant for UK's 50 Best Indies Award

Published: 13 July, 2016

At yesterday's Think Indie Drink Indie event hosted in London Vagabond Wines took the top top spot in the UK's 50 Best Indies Award list.

Think Indie: Indies from across the UK collaborate on how to build their businesses

Published: 12 July, 2016

At today's Think Indie Drink Indie event held at M Restaurant Threadneedle in London, independent merchants heard panellists from across the trade discuss four key topics on how owners could help diversify and grow their businesses.

Think Indie, Drink Indie: Independent insight

Published: 08 July, 2016

Independent merchants to take centre stage at Think Indie, Drink Indie symposium

Wine Society takes top merchant award as IWC winners celebrate

Published: 08 July, 2016

At last night's 33rd annual International Wine Challenge dinner held at the Hilton Park Lane Hotel in London, The Wine Society was the bigger winner of the evening taking home IWC's Wine Merchant of the year award.

Think Indie: Survey results show independent sector had been improving leading up to Brexit

Published: 08 July, 2016

Ahead of our Think Indie, Drink Indie symposium on July 12, Harpers took the temperature of the sector with a far-reaching survey, revealing a generally positive outlook for the future of the independent trade, but with several common challenges.