Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Drink led outlets outperformed casual dining chains last month

Published: 22 June, 2016

Drink led pubs fared better than casual dining outlets last month according to most recent figures released by Coffer Peach Business Tracker.

New Zealand's 2016 harvest expected to be 34% larger

Published: 21 June, 2016

As the 2016 harvest draws to a close in New Zealand, growers are reporting an excellent vintage with yields up 34% compared to last year's smaller than average harvest.

The Smith Report: The art of buying and selling in the convenience channel

Published: 20 June, 2016

With the convenience channel experiencing heady growth, retailers must tailor their offer to consumers' habits.

COPY: The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk

Published: 17 June, 2016

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have done a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.

Saint- Émilion Grand Crus 2015 vintage helps to boost interest in the region

Published: 16 June, 2016

At yesterday's Association de Grand Crus Classés de Saint-Emilion held in London, the 2015 vintages drew a crowd, further demonstrating the relatively small appellation can compete with many of its larger neighbouring appellations.

AmazonFresh online offer launches

Published: 15 June, 2016

AmazonFresh officially launched yesterday in the UK taking on the major multiple retailers to grab market share in the online grocery market channel.

Great Western Wine remodels shop to make room for 400 strong spirit range

Published: 15 June, 2016

Great Western Wines located in Bath are currently remodelling the space to accommodate a greatly expanded spirits range that the shop looks to offer.

Santa Rita signs three year partnership deal with Arsenal FC

Published: 13 June, 2016

Viña Santa Rita signed a three year partnership deal with Arsenal Football Club to become the official wine partner of the Premier League team.

UEFA Euro 2016's drink windfall could total £200 million

Published: 13 June, 2016

With UEFA Euro 2016 kicking off this weekend, drinks retailers could stand to gain an estimated £200 million in additional sales throughout the tournament.

Eight annual World Gin Day set to sweeps UK tomorrow

Published: 10 June, 2016

The eight annual World Gin Day, which is tomorrow 11 June, 2016, is set to host more than 70 different events around the globe.

Aidan Bowie crowned GB World Class Bartender 2016

Published: 10 June, 2016

Following three days of competition, Aidan Bowie of the Dandelyan bar in London was crowned the GB World Class Bartender 2016 and is set to represent the UK in World Class Global competition set to be held in Miami later this year.

Wine is still an 'old boys club' with women under-represented in key roles

Published: 10 June, 2016

Harpers columnist Guy Woodward used his column in this month's magazine to challenge the wine industry to be more inclusive and encouraging of female career development in all areas of the wine trade because ultimately it is good for business.

Rémy Cointreau annual net profits up following foreign exchange boost

Published: 09 June, 2016

Improved Cognac sales and a big boost from a favourable foreign exchange helped to drive profits for Rémy Cointreau, which saw annual 2016 net profits soar 10.6%, beating expectations for the business.

Portuguese still wine producers' patience is paying off

Published: 09 June, 2016

While Portugal is still most famous for its fortified wines, Portuguese still wines are gaining ground in the world of wine, but it has been a long road.

Loire Valley's frost loss estimates hit an average of 30%

Published: 08 June, 2016

Following a meeting last month, Loire Valley vineyard owners and producers came together to asses the damage of frost that hit several wine producing regions across France in late April and estimate that 20- 30% of the harvest may be lost.

Mintel: Alcoholic beverages may be missing an opportunity with UK consumers

Published: 08 June, 2016

According to a new Mintel report released today, Brits are spending more on experiences and food related purchases as consumer spending habits change as part of the 'two-track recovery', providing a great opportunity for the wine category.

Sainsbury's Q1 sales slide following the phasing out of multi-buy deals

Published: 08 June, 2016

Sainsbury's saw sales for the first quarter slide with like-for-like retail sales down 0.8% for the 12 weeks ending 4 June 2016.

Today is the last day to register to vote on the EU referendum

Published: 07 June, 2016

The EU referendum vote which could potentially have a large impact on the wine industry is only a few weeks away and it is important that you have your say.

More spirit brands are partnering with leading bars to create unique cocktail serves

Published: 07 June, 2016

Spirit brands partnering with leading bars to help create unique serves in some of the UK's cutting edge bars is helping to further fuel the cocktail craze in the UK and abroad.

Analysis: LWF has sophisticated its offer, but could it do more?

Published: 07 June, 2016

Looking back at last month's London Wine Fair, many were pleased with the amount of activity at the trade show and how it added value to its offer this year. But could it do more?