Sterling gains due to UK inflation rise
Published: 17 August, 2011
Sterling gained yesterday against the US dollar after figures released showed that UK inflation accelerated more than forecast.
Read more...Australian and US wines under-represented in on-trade, says WDR
Published: 16 August, 2011
Australian and USA wines are being under-represented in pubs and restaurants according to analysis from the Wilson Drinks Report, WDR.
Read more...Rise of sterling hampered due to UK recovery concerns
Published: 16 August, 2011
Sterling gained against the US dollar yesterday, but failed to break beyond $1.64/£1 due to concerns about the UK recovery.
Read more...Pernod Ricard to trial Absolut iPad displays in Tesco stores
Published: 16 August, 2011
Pernod Ricard owned brand Absolut, is to trial in-store iPad displays in selected Tesco stores to encourage purchase of its vodka brand.
Read more...Kingsland secures Co-operative listing for Rickety Bridge
Published: 16 August, 2011
Kingsland Wines and Spirits has secured a new listing with The Co-operative for its Rising River range of wines from South African partners, Rickety Bridge.
Read more...Bacardi pitches Oakheart exclusively at men
Published: 15 August, 2011
Male drinkers aged 18 to 24 who love "adventure, fun and girls" are the target audience of Bacardi's new spiced rum-based spirit.
Read more...Sterling gained against US dollar after better tone in stock market
Published: 15 August, 2011
Sterling gained against the US dollar on Friday, boosted by a better tone in stock markets but hampered by lingering concerns over the UK economy and the fact that interest rates are set to stay on hold for some time.
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Responsibility Deal: Lansley to speak at WSTA conference
Published: 12 August, 2011
As the trade ramps up its activity around responsible drinking, health secretary Andrew Lansley has committed to speak at the WSTA's conference next month.
Read more...More drinks firms pledge to reduce environmental impact
Published: 12 August, 2011
Several leading drinks companies have pledged to cut down on packaging by signing up to the second phase of the Courtauld Commitment.
Read more...Number One Drinks Company gains Japanese distillery stock
Published: 12 August, 2011
The remaining inventory from Mercian's Karuizawa Distillery has been acquired by an Asian-based company on behalf of its international importer and distributor, Number One Drinks Company.
Read more...Sterling gains ground after Osborne dismisses spending cut review
Published: 12 August, 2011
Sterling recovered ground yesterday against the US dollar after Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne rebuffed opposition demands to review spending cuts.
Read more...LIVE UPDATES UK riots: Cameron unveils plans to help businesses
Published: 11 August, 2011
The Prime Minister has made £20 million available and unveiled a series of emergency measures to help businesses affected by riots.
Read more...Gordon's gin drops TV chef for actors
Published: 11 August, 2011
Grouchy TV chef Gordon Ramsay has been dropped as the face of Gordons's gin in favour of "witty conversation" from actors Emilia Fox and Philip Glenister.
Read more...Maxxium UK launches alcoholic foam
Published: 11 August, 2011
Maxxium UK has launched Bols Foam, with the aim of bringing molecular mixology to everyday use.
Read more...UK riots: £80m in lost sales for retailers
Published: 11 August, 2011
The cost of riots across England is put at £80 million in lost sales for retailers, according to research from Kelkoo.
Read more...Boom in fine wines by the glass
Published: 11 August, 2011
High-end restaurants are offering more wines by the glass in an effort to up-sell, create more choice and add "theatre" to wine choices.
Read more...Viñalba secures ninth national listing
Published: 11 August, 2011
Argentinian wine brand Viñalba has secured its ninth national listing, this time at the Co-operative.
Sterling falls after downgraded UK economic growth forecast
Published: 11 August, 2011
Sterling fell by 1% against the US dollar yesterday after the Bank of England downgraded its economic growth forecast for the UK.
Read more...Diemersdal winemaker launches Sauvignon.com
Published: 10 August, 2011
The South African winemaker, Thys Louw, has launched Sauvignon.com, a brand that aims to challenge the way people think about wine and engage with new consumers.
Read more...Renaissance opens sixth site
Published: 10 August, 2011
South London bar operator Renaissance Pubs has opened its sixth site, the Rosendale in West Dulwich.
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