Bibendum creates 'sales director for spirits' position
Published: 04 December, 2018
Bibendum has created a sales director for spirits position to broaden its reach into the premium side of the category.
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The quest to boost festive sales
Published: 29 November, 2018
Christmas and spirits go hand in hand, with festive sparkle helping to boost the sales of retailers and operators who can convince consumers to shop with them. Jo Gilbert sits down with brand owners and distributors working to make this Christmas the best one yet.
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Matthew Clark announces Black Friday sale
Published: 19 November, 2018
Matthew Clark has announced it will be taking part in Black Friday again this year with a 24-hour sale including big discounts on leading brands such as Absolut, Belvedere, Bombay Sapphire, Disaronno, Peroni and Tanqueray.
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Edinburgh Gin plans multi-million-pound distillery
Published: 16 November, 2018
Edinburgh Gin has unveiled plans to invest in a new multi-million-pound distillery in Edinburgh city centre.
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Vindependents gin launch flags further expansion into spirits
Published: 14 November, 2018
The Vindependents has launched its first gin, with rum, bourbon, cognac and vodka to follow, as this independent merchant member-owned buying group looks to expand its portfolio into premium spirits.
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Diageo sells 19 brands to Sazerac
Published: 12 November, 2018
Diageo has agreed to sell 19 brands to Sazerac, the US distiller, for $550 million.
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William Grant & Sons appoints new UK marketing director
Published: 08 November, 2018
William Grant & Sons has appointed Ifan Jenkins to the role of marketing director for UK and Ireland.
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BrewDog appoints David Gates to MD of its distilling arm
Published: 06 November, 2018
BrewDog has appointed David Gates, former managing director of Diageo Futures, as managing director of its distilling arm.
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UK the fourth most expensive EU country to buy alcohol and tobacco in
Published: 31 October, 2018
The UK has been pinpointed as the fourth most costly country in the EU when it comes to buying alcohol and tobacco.
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WSET reveals Outstanding Alumni Award nominees
Published: 31 October, 2018
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has revealed the nominees for its outstanding Alumni Award.
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Missed opportunity: What a rise with inflation means for the UK wine trade
Published: 30 October, 2018
Pub landlords and spirits importers will be breathing a sigh of relief this morning, but not the nation’s wine trade – which is looking at an extra £90 million bill in duty next year.
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Duty frozen for spirits, cider and beer, but wine will rise with inflation
Published: 29 October, 2018
Investing in Britain’s future was one of the anthems that ran through Philip Hammond’s autumn Budget speech this afternoon.
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Proof Drinks appoints former Hi-Spirits chairman as MD
Published: 25 October, 2018
Drinks brand owner and distributor Proof Drinks is gearing up for the next phase of its growth as the company confirms the appointment of Jeremy Hill as managing director.
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Demand for craft spirits in the US shows no sign of slowing
Published: 24 October, 2018
The appetite for craft spirits in the United States - arguably the nation behind the boom in craft drinks worldwide - still packs a major punch new research suggests.
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Reinventing Cognac
Published: 22 October, 2018
Cognac has two faces, neither of which appeal to millennial consumers. James Lawrence finds a spirit trying to revitalise its image
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Asia drives strong Q1 growth at Pernod Ricard
Published: 18 October, 2018
Pernod Ricard’s first quarter figures revealed strong growth underpinned by China and India the Asian markets.
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Reaching the last mile
Published: 17 October, 2018
Fulfilling those “last mile” orders is expensive – especially for small businesses, but there are innovations that could help businesses better reach their local customer base.
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Maker’s Mark launches new collection to tap Brits’ thirst for American whisky
Published: 16 October, 2018
Maker’s Mark has produced a limited edition run of 252 Private Select bottles in the UK to tap Brits’ thirst for American whisky.
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Waitrose introduces 100 new lines to bolster premium position
Published: 12 October, 2018
“Functional booze is not our game. We need to tell a story,” says Pierpaolo Petrassi, head of buying, beers, wines and spirits at Waitrose.
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Ditch vanilla approach to engage millennials
Published: 11 October, 2018
On-trade operators at Bar Convent were urged to ditch a “vanilla” approach in favour of taking a more political stance with the brands they pour and activities they run.
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