Think Indie: Drink Indie, 50 Best Indies Awards

July 12 sees the launch of Harpers' new independent merchants initiative Think Indie, Drink Indie, along with our 50 Best Indies Awards.

Hendrick's "Cucumber Couriers" campaign pushes into the on-trade

Premium drinks brand Hendrick's is reminding bartenders how to order up 'the perfect serve' with an on-trade engagement campaign.

Conviviality to acquire Bibendum PLB for £60m

Conviviality Plc has announced its subsidiary Conviviality Brands Limited has conditionally agreed to acquire Bibendum PLB for an 'enterprise value' of £60 million.

JP Chenet expands into the on-trade with draught partnership

French winemaker JP Chenet is moving into the dispense on-trade market in partnership with Vimto Out Of Home.

Insights: Suppliers are focusing on value-added services to the service industry

Today suppliers have to offer an array of services to help their customers sell on their wines and they are becoming increasingly more sophisticated in their repertoire.

Tourism and identity "vital" to independents says Isle of Arran

Independent whisky producers Isle of Arran Distillers is preparing to build a new site in response to increasing visitors numbers to the their Lochranza distillery.

Tim Atkin MW: The health of wine on the UK high street

Failing the emergence of a last-minute saviour, BHS looks set to slide into administration this week, joining a list of major high street casualties that includes Comet, Woolworths and JJB Sports.

LWF 2016: Technology savvy fair prepares for its 36th outing

The 36^th London Wine Fair is touting itself as the most technologically advanced wine event in the world.

Kleine Zalze marks 20 years with investment in the future

One of South Africa's major players is marking 20 years in the business with investment in a vineyard analysis programme and new grape varietals.

Revealed: The ten countries drinking two thirds of the world's wine

Italy, France and Spain continue to dominate in terms of production, but who is drinking the most wine?

Online retailer eBay launches wine specific site in the US

Online retailer and bidding platform eBay has launched a wine specific site in the US called eBay Wine.

Kingsland Drinks unveils "sparkle-up" carbonation line

Kingsland Drinks has unveiled its new carbonation line - a first for a bottler in the UK.

Birmingham Rum Festival to drive growth of "party" spirit

Birmingham's first full-scale festival of rum is coming to the city this summer.

Seesaw effect in Tequila sales as customers trade-up on quality

"Unfairly maligned" Tequila is making a comeback with customers taking a less-but-better approach when it comes to selecting the Mexican tipple.

Armit Wines wins rights to grower champagne agency

Armit Wines has become the exclusive UK agent for Champagne Geoffroy, hoping to capitalise on boosted sales of growers' champagne.

Amazon Prime Now rolling out one-hour restaurant food delivery service in selected US cities

London Wine Fair announces first consumer event

The team behind the of The London Wine Fair is set to launch a new event, which draws on the recent success of Esoterica and Brewhouse, and the influx of small, independent companies to exhibit at the fair over the past three years.

Bibendum PLB takes on Cellier des Princes

Rhone Valley based Cellier des Princes, has appointed the Bibendum PLB Group to distribute its wines across all channels in the UK.

Spirit Cartel announces new face of cult bourbon brand

After two months of searching, Spirit Cartel has crowned a "bourbon don" to become the face of cult bourbon brand Four Roses in the UK.

Majestic's upgraded to a 'Buy' listing following Naked Wines results

A 'Buy' rating has been set for shares at Majestic Wines, highlighting the potential of Naked Wines acquired by the company last year.