Bulk selling in a digital world

The launch of a new trading platform for the drinks trade promises to disrupt existing business models. Jo Gilbert investigates

UK one of the most “mature” markets for alcohol online, despite accounting for less than 10% of sales

The UK is at the forefront of selling wine online thanks to well-established specialist wine retailers such as Majestic and The Wine Society, new research has revealed.

New business showcases over 400 English wines

A new online wine club called Winebuyers has launched listing over 400 English wines.

A smarter way to sell

Jo Gilbert connects with the businesses aiming to bring the convenience, value and focus of online shopping to bricks-and-mortar stores

Royal Wedding and hot weather boost online BWS sales

Online sales of beer, wines and spirits were up 27.3% YoY in March 2018, new data has revealed.

The week that was

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, here’s a review of the top online news, analysis, opinions and features.

An extra £500m investment in product and service innovation could put Waitrose ahead of the game

Store closures and profit warnings have become death knells for retailers on struggling high streets, and there was concern last week when Waitrose announced it is shutting five of its 353 stores.

LWF: Why Wine-Searcher has gone mobile first, and why you should too

Optimise your site for both mobile and desktop browsing or risk getting nudged out by the competition was the advice at a seminar on selling wine online this morning.

Cold weather turns into pressure cooker for high street stores

The week that was

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

New online retail platform for BWS launches

A new online retail platform offering customized wine, beer and spirits selection boxes has been launched.

Bricks versus clicks

The same dopamine hit experienced alongside multiple likes on Facebook is shaping shopping habits online as well as in bricks-and-mortar retail stores. Jo Gilbert reports

Hallgarten launches online ordering for on-trade

Specialist wine importer Hallgarten Druitt and Novum Wines has introduced a new online ordering platform for it’s on-trade customers.

Channel crossing: A look at omnichannel retailing

Simon Jack looks at how retailers are keeping up with the demands of omnichannel fulfilment both in store and online

Millennials and the power of online reviews

Online reviews can increasingly make or break a business and nowhere is this more true than with millennials and the restaurant world. 

Getting online: Keeping up with the Amazons

Pick what you want to get from being online and do it well, said our Think Indie, Drink Indie tech experts. Jo Gilbert reports 

Getting ahead in the digital shelf war

With the mind-bogglingly fast growth of online channels, which in the context of many thousands of years of bartering and selling, is still a very new phenomenon, we scope out the e-specialists claiming to help your products fly online.

Araex online ambition boosted by top gold medal haul

Spanish wine group Araex Grands has consolidated its position as a leading provider of quality wines with four Grand Golds and 12 Gold medals at the annual Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.

Ecommerce: What’s the potential for wine?

Jo Gilbert looks at how big the online proposition really is and why the UK is at the forefront of wine online

Ten ways to maxmise online sales as UK crowned thirstiest European country for alcohol online

Brits are not only thirsty shoppers, but are happy to jump online for an alcoholic fix.