Oddbins to reward inspirational teachers

On the day thousands of students receive their A-level results, Oddbins thinks it is time to reward the inspirational teachers who taught them, by asking customers to nominate 10 they think deserve a case of wine for their hard work.

France Summit to reveal thoughts of most important French influencers in the UK

What the 100 most influential figures involved in French wine in the UK think of the category will be a central focus of the Harpers France Summit in October.

Tesco unveils "transformed" BWS aisle at new concept stores

Tesco has unveiled what it is a calling a "completely transformed" beers, wines and spirits aisle which is part of its new concept stores which opened this week in Watford, Coventry and Purley designed to become retail destinations for its customers.

Judges lined up for Wines of Spain Awards 2013

Proposed industrial action at Kuehne & Nagel threatens drinks deliveries

Deliveries of wine and spirits to restaurants, bars and independent merchants could be threatened if potential industrial action by workers of drinks transport and logistics giant, Kuehne + Nagel Drinks Logistics (KNDL) goes ahead.

Waverley's Oliver & Greg's wine range resurfaces with C&C Group

Oliver & Greg's, the former WaverleyTBS wine range, has found a new home with the C&C Group taking over responsibility for its UK distribution as part of its new on-trade wine portfolio.

Tesco offers mobile users improved service for online wine

Tesco has upgraded the mobile facility for its Wine by the Case online retail site to keep up with demand from customers to buy wine via their smartphones.

Q&A: Ken Forrester and Rollo Gabb

Rollo Gabb, managing director of Journey's End Vineyards in Stellenbosch and first chairman of the Premium Independent Wineries of South Africa (PIWOSA) and co-founder Ken... 

Jim Beam's Red Stag boosted by national TV campaign return

Jim Beam hopes its second wave of national television advertising for its Red Stag Bourbon will help it drive on sales further following 100% plus increases in volume and value performance in the on-trade in the past year.

AFWS seeks out UK Sake Sommelier of the Year

The Academy of Food & Wine Service (AFWS) together with the London-based Sake Sommelier Association is on the search for the UK Sake Sommelier of the Year.

Boutinot cyclists help raise nearly £8k for local cancer charity

A team of cyclists from Boutinot, the north west wine distributors, has raised nearly £8,000 for a local cancer charity.

Chapel Down offers shareholders new incentive package

English winery Chapel Down is offering new and existing shareholders a range of benefits to hopefully build loyalty and strengthen its shareholder base.

Boutinot cyclists help raise nearly £8k for local cancer charity

A team of cyclists from Boutinot, the north west wine distributors, has raised nearly £8,000 for a local cancer charity.

Conviviality Retail appoints new chief financial officer

Bargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail has announced the appointment of Julie Wirth as chief financial officer from November.

Q&A: Vincent Géré of Rémy Martin on the Far East Cognac boom

Few people are better placed to discuss the Far East Cognac boom than Vincent Géré, Rémy Martin's director of estates and oenology. The man responsible for the style and supply of the Cognac brand, his association with China dates back more than 25 years. He spoke to Richard Woodard

Aspall cyder returns to India after 110 years

Aspall, the premium cyder brand from Suffolk, is returning to India after an absence of over 100 years.

Drinks journalists and whisky retailers dig deep to complete Ardbeg Islay Half Marathon

A team of more than 20 drinks writers and whisky retailers have helped raise over £6,000 for the National Brain Appeal in memory of drinks journalist, Alan Lodge, who died last year of a brain haemorrhage aged just 29 by taking part in last weekend's Ardbeg Islay Half Marathon.

Pizza Pilgrims lays down roots in Soho

Pizza Pilgrims founders Thom and James Elliot travelled to Italy in September 2011 to discover the art...

Rosa's Thai Café to open fourth London site

Family-owned London Thai café group Rosa's is planning to open a fourth site in September with a revitalised menu.

Sommelier Association unveils improved CSC

The UK Sommelier Association has announced an improved Certified Sommelier Course beginning this September, which includes a selection of new wines in the curriculum.