Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Pernod sales down in UK

Published: 20 October, 2011

Poor performances from Jacob's Creek and Martell have contributed to a 4% decline in UK sales for Pernod Ricard in the three months to October.

Diageo's Hyde to take WSTA role

Published: 20 October, 2011

Diageo Wines Europe managing director Nick Hyde has been nominated as new chairman of the Wine & Spirit Trade Association.

De Bortoli reveals multiple and independent strategy

Published: 20 October, 2011

Australia's fifth largest producer, De Bortoli wines, is determined to succeed in the UK both in supermarkets and with independents.

Mumsnet joins Drinkaware to help parents talk to pre-teens

Published: 19 October, 2011

Drinkaware is harnessing the power of Mumsnet bloggers to encourage parents to talk to their pre-teens about alcohol.

Last chance to take part in Harpers indies' supplier consultation

Published: 19 October, 2011

This week is the final chance to have your say as part of the Harpers Wine & Spirit consultation with independent wine merchants to see what points of principle they would like to see suppliers follow when serving the independent sector.

Halewood International remains under family control

Published: 19 October, 2011

Halewood International has confirmed it will remain in its current independent form following the death of its chairman and chief executive John Halewood.

Oddbins relaunch: customers to decide wine prices

Published: 19 October, 2011

The newly relaunched Oddbins is asking customers to decide how its wine should pe priced.

Gonzalez Byass launches Fino Palmas Sherries range

Published: 19 October, 2011

Gonzalez Byass has launched a range of four classic Fino Palmas Sherries following the success of its Tio Pepe en rama.

Sterling falls against dollar due to stagflation concerns

Published: 19 October, 2011

Sterling fell against the US dollar after UK annual inflation data broke above 5%, raising concerns over stagflation, that saw many investors start to build bets against the pound.

Bath Ales to double volume and quadruple size

Published: 18 October, 2011

Bristol based, Bath Ales has announced an ambitious investment plan to quadruple its size in the next five years.

Turnover up 5% at D&D London's restaurants

Published: 18 October, 2011

D&D London, which operates landmark London restaurants Quaglino's and Le Pont de la Tour, has reported turnover up 5% to £73.7 million, and cash profits level with last year.

BrewDog to open "fan-funded" brewery and bars

Published: 18 October, 2011

Scottish independent brewery, BrewDog is to open a new "fan-funded" brewery and five new bars in 2012.

PLB launches wine in a glass into Waitrose

Published: 18 October, 2011

PLB has launched La Copita, a range of wines in glass-sized PET packaging, exclusively to Waitrose.

Sterling gains against the euro

Published: 18 October, 2011

Sterling slipped against the US dollar but gained against the euro yesterday after comments from a German policymaker deflated investor optimism over a potential euro zone bailout.

Josef Meier's hits back at Jägermeister's 'Get Tough' campaign

Published: 17 October, 2011

Herbal liqueur brand, Josef Meier's, has hit back at Jägermeister's 'Get Tough' campaign announcing itself as a a credible and recognised UK brand in its own right.

Halewood International founder dies

Published: 17 October, 2011

John Halewood, founder of independent drinks distributor Halewood International, has died at the age of 64.

New boss for Cert Octavian

Published: 17 October, 2011

Logistics and specialist wine cellarage firm Cert Octavian has appointed Vincent O'Brien as managing director with immediate effect.

Strong US sales figures help boost sterling to month high

Published: 17 October, 2011

Stronger than expected US retail sales figures helped to boost global risk appetite helping Sterling to hit a one month high against the US dollar.

WSTA and police warn wine producers about identity fraud

Published: 17 October, 2011

The WSTA and the Metropolitan Police have warned that using identity fraud to obtain wine without payment is on the increase, and producers should be on their guard.