Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Whisky barrel-aged beers spark international interest

Published: 19 July, 2016

A Scottish beer producerd has attracted the interest of key international markets by combining two of Scotland's best-loved drinks.

Deliveroo partners with Majestic and BrewDog to offer alcohol delivery service

Published: 19 July, 2016

Food delivery startup Deliveroo has partnered with eight Majestic Wines across London and 20 BrewDog locations nationally in order to start delivering beers, wines and spirits.

Manchester to launch first cocktail festival

Published: 19 July, 2016

Manchester's first ever cocktail festival launches this summer, with 30 of the city's on-trade venues taking part in a week-long programme of events.

El Coto de Rioja jumps ship to Liberty Wines

Published: 18 July, 2016

Liberty Wines has bolstered its Spanish offering with the addition of El Coto de Rioja.

Conviviality reveals new triple threat buying team as sales soar

Published: 18 July, 2016

Wholesale juggernaut Conviviality has revealed the structure of its new buying team following a "transformational" year buying up Matthew Clark ad Bibendum Plc.

Canadian researchers find vineyards adversely affect soil quality

Published: 18 July, 2016

Biologists from the University of British Columbia's (UBC) Okanagan campus have said that wine growers need to be more aware of how viticulture practices affect the soil, after research showed that wine growing had a negative impacted on soil biodiversity.

New Zealand Winegrowers launch independent retail promotion

Published: 18 July, 2016

Independent retailers can be in with a chance of winning one of two tickets to Pinot Noir NZ 2017 in New Zealand.

Veeno opens in Edinburgh as part of rapid expansion plan

Published: 18 July, 2016

The duo behind Italian wine cafe chain Veeno are planning to bring Italian Aperitivo to Edinburgh with their eighth new opening.

LFL sales down in food and clothing at M&S

Published: 07 July, 2016

Beleaguered high street retailer Marks & Spencer has posted a 4.3% drop in total sales in the 13 weeks to July 2.

Majestic holding off on shareholder payout

Published: 07 July, 2016

The chairman of Majestic wine has announced that the group will not be paying a shareholder dividend this financial year in order to balance the books following the acquisition of Naked Wines.

Drake & Morgan acquires Corney & Barrow Bars Limited

Published: 07 July, 2016

Drake & Morgan, the bar and restaurant group, has acquired the wine bar side of the business at Corney & Barrow for an undisclosed sum.

Berry Bros. & Rudd appoints operations director

Published: 07 July, 2016

Berry Bros. & Rudd has announced the appointment of an Operations, Logistics and IT Director.

New era for Distell whisky maker

Published: 06 July, 2016

Andy Watts is moving on from his role as distillery manager at South Africa's James Sedgwick after 25 years.

Brexit: Hush Heath reports rising demand post referendum

Published: 06 July, 2016

An English wine producer is in talks with a major UK retailer to significantly increase supply as a direct result of Brexit.

Think Indie: Building your business

Published: 06 July, 2016

Operating as a 'bricks and mortar' independent in today's retail environment can be tough.

The Balvenie's David Stewart awarded an MBE for services to Scotch

Published: 06 July, 2016

The Balvenie's Malt Master David Stewart has been presented with an MBE medal by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for services to the Scotch whisky industry.

Freixenet launches Cubist-inspired campaign

Published: 05 July, 2016

Freixenet premium cava has launched a multimedia campaign to promote its ICE range.

Matthew Clark takes gains in premium beer and cider to summer festival

Published: 05 July, 2016

Matthew Clark is taking its premium beers and ciders to the Hyde Park British Summertime Festival tomorrow, following a surge in demand for global craft beers and ciders.