Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Milestone eyes Spanish and Italian wines

Published: 03 August, 2018

Milestone Wines is looking to add two further agencies to the business, its new director of agency sales has said.

Meet the buyers: Doug Wregg, Les Caves De Pyrene

Published: 06 June, 2018

This month’s Meet the Buyers series zones in on some of the best suppliers the to UK’s vibrant on-trade.

We're in the money?

Published: 04 May, 2018

An increasingly competitive retail environment has led to yet another mega-merger, this time between Asda and Sainsbury’s. We ask what this new giant force could have in store for wine

Trade reactions to Conviviality collapse

Published: 29 March, 2018

In light of Conviviality’s fall from grace, following a tumultuous month which saw three profit warnings, its market value tumble, shares suspended and the departure of CEO Diana Hunter, Harpers has gathered opinions from across the drinks industry as the business prepares to file for administration

Liberty buoyant but cautions market will remain tough in 2018

Published: 17 January, 2018

A slowing economy, with falling on-trade sales, smaller lists and people drinking less is the predicted outlook for 2018, according to Liberty Wines managing director David Gleave MW.

UK Agents: are you being served?

Published: 04 January, 2018

I wish to be cremated… one tenth of my ashes shall be given to my agent, as written in my contract,” quipped Groucho Marx of the breed that acts for the stars. Finding humorous quotes at the expense of agents is easy work, whether levelled at the acting or commercial world, with these designated business representatives – popularly the “10 percenters” – coming in for flack for apparently sitting back while counting their cut for little in return.

Drinking Clever

Published: 03 October, 2017

As the on-trade struggles with inflationary pressures, Darren Smith examines how suppliers and restaurants are adapting to meet the challenge

Global supply and brand building

Published: 27 September, 2017

With Europe poised to deliver a vintage shortfall, Andrew Catchpole talks to Rabobank strategist Stephen Rannekleiv about the positive effect for brand builders of a general tightening of global supply

Retail sales slow as Brexit-related inflation bites

Published: 16 June, 2017

Retail sales slowed in May to the lowest annual growth since April 2013 as shoppers begin to feel the impact of price inflation, according to the late Retail Sales bulletin from the Office for National Statistics.

Jascots unveils new plans for expansion

Published: 29 March, 2017

Jascots Wine Merchants have officially opened a new extension at their London head office which will house the growing needs of the supplier.

Blurring lines between on-trade beer, wine and spirits

Published: 21 March, 2017

Matthew Clark's new Emporium tasting concept delivered on its promise of providing a circus-themed extravaganza at London's Tobacco Dock on Tuesday.

CIVB invites trade to Dine with Bordeaux

Published: 17 March, 2017

The Bordeaux Wine Board (CIVB) is re-launching two promotional campaigns aimed at promoting the 'versatility' of Bordeaux.

DBG Italia goes independent from Berry Bros. & Rudd

Published: 17 March, 2017

Italian agency business DBG Italia has announced it will detach itself from Berry Bros. & Rudd by becoming an independently owned company.

New appointments at Louis Latour

Published: 13 March, 2017

Wine and Cognac importer Louis Latour has made two new managerial appointments in London and the North.

Berkmann ballot puts Portugal on top

Published: 10 March, 2017

Berkmann Wine Cellars took the opportunity to take the temperature of up and coming grapes, styles and regions likely to cause a stir in 2017.

Berkmann bolsters sales and marketing teams

Published: 27 February, 2017

Berkmann Wine Cellars, suppliers to the on-trade, have taken on two new members of staff to their sales and marketing teams.

Buckingham Schenk creates buzz with new Spanish duo

Published: 23 February, 2017

Wine importer Buckingham Schenk is expanding its portfolio with two new Spanish brands.

Vignobles André Lurton joins Daniel Lambert Wines and Theatre of Wine in the UK

Published: 22 February, 2017

Family winery Vignobles André Lurton has appointed Daniel Lambert Wines and Theatre of Wine as its UK distributors with immediate effect.

Enotria&Coe revisit Rioja with range additions

Published: 20 February, 2017

Premium suppliers Enotria&Coe have strengthened their Rioja portfolio by bringing on two new 'terroir-driven' producers.

Berkmann follows logistics expansion with two new hotel group contracts

Published: 20 February, 2017

Berkmann Wine Cellars has secured contracts with two new hotel groups after scaling up its logistics operations last year to deal with larger contracts.