Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

The Friends of Laphroaig celebrates its 400,000 member

Published: 10 June, 2010

The Friends of Laphroaig, an on and off-line community has shown the strength of its marketing tool by reaching 400,000 members worldwide.

Risk of unsold wine for Bordeaux 2009

Published: 10 June, 2010

The 2009 Bordeaux en primeur campaign is "on a knife edge", it has been claimed - and there is a real risk that producers will be left with unsold wine.

Currency update June 10: pound likely to remain under pressure

Published: 10 June, 2010

Today's currency analysis from our currency partners Smart Currency Exchange predicts the pound is likely to remain under pressure in the run up to the emergency budget on June 22 as investors remain cautious.

Bibendum to distribute India's Grover Vineyards

Published: 09 June, 2010

Bibendum has joined forces with India's premier wine producer, Grover Vineyards to distribute its wines on an exclusive basis in the UK.

Last chance to enter The IWC Merchant of the Year Awards

Published: 09 June, 2010

Time is running out to enter The IWC Merchant of the Year Awards, which closes for entries on Friday (June 11).

Currency update June 9: sterling recovers some of yesterday's losses

Published: 09 June, 2010

Currency update for June 9 from Smart Currency Exchange, currency partners for Harpers Wine & Spirit.

Vinexpo Asia-Pacific numbers almost double

Published: 09 June, 2010

The rise in the numbers of visitors to Vinexpo Asia-Pacific 2010, has taken the show to another dimension and points to the vitality of the Asian markets, said Vinexpo.

Currency update June 8: pound jumps before settling above $1.45/ £1

Published: 08 June, 2010

Currency update for June 8 from Smart Currency Exchange, currency partners for Harpers Wine & Spirit. The pound jumped 0.6% this morning to hit a high of $1.4560/ £1 before settling above $1.45/ £1.

Diageo offers Father's Day gift packs

Published: 08 June, 2010

Diageo GB is rolling out a host of malt and blended whisky gift packs to help retailers maximise sales in the run up to Father's Day.

Sir Terry Leahy quits Tesco

Published: 08 June, 2010

Tesco's chief executive, Sir Terry Leahy has made a surprise announcement to step down from his position in 2011.

Benevolent charity cycle team complete day two

Published: 08 June, 2010

The second day of the Benevolent cycle ride to Champagne sees the charity fundraising team on their 130km ride from St Omer to Peronne.

Cambridge Wine Merchants opens former Wine Rack store

Published: 07 June, 2010

Independent retailer Cambridge Wine Merchants has bought a former Wine Rack store in Cambridge.

Benevolent cyclists complete their first day

Published: 07 June, 2010

The Benevolent charity cycle ride fundraisers organised by Mentzendorff, have completed their first day and are mid-way through their second.

VIP Producer - The Balvenie

Published: 07 June, 2010

William Grant and Sons - The Balvenie, Dufftown, Speyside.

Carol Emmas reviews Argentina Wine Awards 2010

Published: 07 June, 2010

Argentina Wine Awards 2010, Trophy and Gold Medal Tasting
May 7, Gaucho, Piccadilly

Currency update June 7: pound starts week on 18 month high against euro

Published: 07 June, 2010

Currency update for June 7 from Smart Currency Exchange, currency partners for Harpers Wine & Spirit. Headline news is that sterling hit a 18 month high against the euro last Friday.

Grenache Symposium attracts 22 countries

Published: 07 June, 2010

This weekend the Grenache Symposium attracted 22 countries at the world's first Grenache held in Southern France on June 5/6.

Standing ovation for Grenache Symposium

Published: 07 June, 2010

A standing ovation was given at the world's first Grenache Symposium, held in Southern France on June 5/6.

Independent merchants get the chance for a trip to Chile

Published: 07 June, 2010

Independent merchants have the chance of winning an educational trip to Chile in a new promotional campaign from Wines of Chile.

Champagne Philipponnat releases 2000 vintage

Published: 04 June, 2010

Champagne Philipponnat - one of the major owners of Grand and Premier Cru vineyards in the region - is set to release the 2000 vintage of its single vineyard, Clos de Goisses prestige cuvée.