Next month sees the final piece of the jigsaw slot into place for mega-supplier Bibendum PLB Group, as it launches its independent and wholesale division, Walker & Wodehouse. Arabella Mileham catches up with managing director Gareth Groves
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Bibendum PLB's new independent wine company, Walker & Wodehouse is set to sign up Harpers Best Practice Guidelines, shortly after its launch in June.
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Harpers will raise the debate on bulk shipping at a seminar at this year's London Wine Fair.
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Independent London wine merchant Bottle Apostle is set to open its fourth shop, which will be sited in the former London 2012 Olympic Athlete's village.
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Bancroft Wines is further strengthening its French wine portfolio after releasing its 25th anniversary 2015 wine list.
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Sainsbury's has posted the first loss in more than ten years, but analysts agree the annual results are better than expectations.
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n-trade wine importer Flint Wines is boosting its Italian wine range after adding Italian importer HS Fine Wines to its portfolio.
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Gusbourne Estate is looking to boost its growth in the UK after added sommelier Laura Rhys to its team.
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Australian Vintage has recruited Karen Humphrey's from Bibendum PLB as its new business manager for Sainsbury's.
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Champagne Jacquart had doubled its marketing spend in the UK as after launching a new marketing campaign targeting consumers in London.
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Global drinks Diageo is said to be mulling the sale of its wine division.
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Specialist glassware company Riedel Crystal has introduced a wine glass specifically for rosé wines, which will be available exclusively to the on-trade.
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Perthshire distillery Glenturret has released a rare single cask malt whisky that will only be available online.
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There is no doubt that ratings works.
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Australian Vintage will be rolling out its new release McGuigan Frizzante at this year's London Wine Fair in May.
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Local councils are the real driving force between prohibitionist alcohol policies - and the trade should devote more attention to them, according to the Wine and Spirit Trade Association.
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Gin brand Langley's No.8 is ramping up its summer activity after signing an exclusive gin partnerships with Gorilla Events.
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Sales of English wine at Waitrose nearly doubled in 2014, and the retailer has reported an increase of 177% in the last week.
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The release of a new vintage from the Gaja family can be pretty much guaranteed to cause a stir, given how highly regarded are their Nebbiolo and Sangioveses in the wine world. However the launch of the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino from Pieve Santa Restituta has generated particular excitement, as the general consensus is that the wines are outstanding.
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Italian restaurant chain Carluccio has launched an online wine shop as part of a revamp of its website which goes live today.
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