Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

BrewDog opens Camden craft beer bar

Published: 14 December, 2011

Independent Scottish brewery, BrewDog has opened its first craft beer bar in England, BrewDog Camden.

Burgundy and Bordeaux Super Seconds fill First Growth trade gap

Published: 14 December, 2011

Burgundy's top wines and lower-ranking Bordeaux Crus Classes are filling the trade gap left by lack of demand for First Growths, according to Liv-Ex data.

Stolichnaya launches ultra-premium, Himalayan Edition

Published: 13 December, 2011

Stolichnaya Vodka has launched the The Himalayan Edition, the first in a series for Stolichnaya's ultra-premium reference, Elit.

Inflation may prompt 15p-a-bottle wine duty hike

Published: 13 December, 2011

The wine trade is braced for a 15p-a-bottle duty hike in the spring Budget.

Sainsbury's survey shows gin to be Xmas spirit of choice

Published: 13 December, 2011

Gin is tipped to be the spirit of choice for consumers at Sainsbury's this Christmas, after it recorded a yearly uplift in sales of 61%1 amongst city dwelling 18-24 year olds.

Sterling hits high of €1.18/£1

Published: 13 December, 2011

Sterling surged against the euro yesterday after investors shed the single currency.

Tax hikes blamed for wine sales fall

Published: 13 December, 2011

Tax increases are mainly responsible for the drop in wine sales volumes - which has accelerated in the last quarter, falling by 4% - according to the WSTA's market report.

On-trade mergers and acquisitions set to surge in 2012

Published: 12 December, 2011

Mergers and acquisitions in the UK bar and restaurant trade are expected to surge in 2012, according to BDO's 'Restaurant and Bars Report'.

Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book available as app

Published: 12 December, 2011

Octopus published, Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2012, is available as an app for iPhone and iPod touch.

Sterling ends week strong against euro

Published: 12 December, 2011

Sterling had a relatively strong week against the euro, but failed to push higher on Friday as analysts were left to digest the outcome of the EU summit.

Sterling ends week strong against euro

Published: 12 December, 2011

Sterling had a relatively strong week against the euro, but failed to push higher on Friday as analysts were left to digest the outcome of the EU summit.

Italian wines take top scores at IWC Library Collection

Published: 09 December, 2011

Results for this year's International Wine Challenge Library Collection 2006 and 2001 vintages have been announced, with Italian wines taking the top slots.

The Wine Society appoints Tim Sykes head buyer

Published: 09 December, 2011

The Wine Society has announced Tim Sykes, will take over from Sebastian Payne MW as head of buying.

Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino to join WSET patron scheme

Published: 09 December, 2011

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust WSET, has announced the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino joined its Corporate Patron scheme.

Sterling makes gains due to further euro zone fears

Published: 09 December, 2011

Sterling hit a one month high against the euro yesterday.

VIDEO: Supermarket wine aisles need to be edited

Published: 08 December, 2011

Supermarket wine aisles need an "editor" to remove 90% of what's on offer to make it easier for consumers to make a selection, according to a top brand consultant.