Analysis: Majestic's acquisition of Naked Wines

Majestic Wines' acquisition of Naked Wines, and the appointment of Rowan Gormley as its new chief executive, will see the launch of a new international multi-channel wine retailing group. 

Broadlands boost on-trade offering with new agencies

Broadlands Wineries has added three new agencies to boost its on-trade offering as part on its ongoing development as a dedicated wine supplier. 

EU publishes new vine planting rules to boost EU flexibility

The EU Commission has published new vine planting rules aimed at giving the EU greater flexibility to increase wine production to meet global demand.

The Coop sees profit boost as business continues to turn around

Kingsland results impacted by rising duty

Kingsland Wines and Spirits reported "satisfactory" results last year, despite a fall in wine volume sales and the impact of rising duty.

C&C Group amalgamates wine arm into restructured UK business

C&C Group has amalgamated its wine trading business, International Wine Services with two of its UK cider businesses to form C&C Brands Limited.

Grahams launches vintage port 'bond' for gifting market

Port company Grahams has launched a 'bond' that will allow people to purchase vintage port the year it is harvested.

Independent wine shop owner runs Marathan de Sables for charity

An independent wine shop owner is hoping to raise money for charity by completing the notorious Marathon des Sables.

Les Grands Chais de France acquires negociant in north of Burgundy

French wine producer Les Grands Chais de France has bought a negociant in the north of Burgundy to boost its presence in the area.

UK shop prices fall 2.1% in March, as deflation settles in for "near future"

Retail deflation deepened to 2.1% in March, according to the latest BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index, released this morning.

Jean-Claude Mas adds new cremant to his portfolio

Domaines Paul Mas is extending its portfolio of sparkling French wines from the Languedoc.

Oxford Wine Company set to open second cafe

The Oxford Wine Company is launching a second wine café in Oxford.

Proof Drinks adds prosecco brand to line-up

Prosecco brand Scavi and Ray is ramping up its spend in the UK after appointing Proof Drinks as the new distributor

Moët launches annual sommelier of the year competition

Moët has launched its annual Moët Sommelier of the Year competition.

The New Zealand Cellar crowdfunds to raise money for first shop

Online retailer The New Zealand Cellars has launched a crowdfunding project to raise funds to open its first retail shop.

Organic wine sales dip nearly 10%, Soil Association says

Sales of organic wines have dipped nearly 10% in the last year, according to figures from the Soil Association.

M&S fourth quarter figures buck retail trends

Marks and Spencer Group fourth quarter financial results were released today showing total UK sales increased 2.7% and food sales increased 3.7%.

BrewDog profits soar 69%

Scottish craft brewer BrewDog saw profits soar 69% during 2014, on the back of strong demand for craft beer.

Diageo acquires control of South African beer business, United National Breweries.

Diageo has acquired control of South African beer business United National Breweries, after snapping up the remaining 50% of the business.

En primeur: great quality, but don't hold your breath on price

First impressions on this year's en primeur seem to be that the quality is there - but don't hold your breath about prices coming down.