Tesco sales increase in autumn
Published: 23 July, 2008
Rising UK sales and a strong international performance have seen Tesco progress in the third quarter.
Ferrovial will sell World Duty Free
Published: 23 July, 2008
Ferrovial plans to sell the UK travel retail firm World Duty Free (WDF) within the first three quarters of 2008.
Read more...Leahy coined godfather' of binge-drinking
Published: 23 July, 2008
Sir Terry Leahy, Tesco Chief Executive, has been coined the "godfather of British binge drinking" for the supermarket chain's approach to alcohol pricing.
Read more...Diageo commissions new Scottish Distillery
Published: 23 July, 2008
Drinks company Diageo has commissioned a new distillery building project in Scotland for 11.5 million.
Read more...Leading Austrian winemaker dies, aged 48
Published: 23 July, 2008
One of Austria's leading sweet wine producers, Alois Kracher, has died from cancer aged 48.
Read more...Scottish Exec cracks down on underage drinking
Published: 23 July, 2008
Underage drinking will be targeted in Scotland under a new Test Purchasing Scheme.
Read more...Inaugural International Cognac Summit approaches
Published: 23 July, 2008
The first International Cognac Summit will take place in January 2008.
Read more...FSA backed over its Sovio Wine decision
Published: 23 July, 2008
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has received independent backing for its decision to refuse the sale of Sovio Wine.
Penfolds wins George Mackey Memorial Trophy
Published: 23 July, 2008
Penfolds has won the George Mackey Memorial Trophy for Australia's export wine of the year.
Read more...New man at top for Louis Latour
Published: 23 July, 2008
Dan Townsend has taken up the position of managing director of Louis Latour Agencies UK.
Cannabis-flavoured drinks pulled
Published: 23 July, 2008
A range of cannabis-flavoured drinks has been removed from UK shelves following a regulatory investigation.
Greene King enjoys record profits boost
Published: 23 July, 2008
Brewing and pub chain giant Greene King has seen a 6% revenue increase, driven by record first half financial results.
Read more...Luxury food and drink purchases will rise
Published: 23 July, 2008
Consumers in the UK are set to drive luxury food and drink purchases above 20bn a year by 2012.
Record harvest in Washington State
Published: 23 July, 2008
A record grape harvest has been reported in Washington State this year.
UK retail sector set for packaging shift
Published: 23 July, 2008
UK: Retailers could see a change to recycling information for packaging on consumer products.
LVMH scores highly in luxury green survey
Published: 23 July, 2008
French premium goods firm LVMH, owner of Mot Hennessy, has come third in a scoring of the world's luxury companies, based on green credentials.
Read more...Subdued liquor spending hits Regent Inns' profits
Published: 23 July, 2008
UK: Regents Inns has spoken of "disappointing" trading results with end-of-year profit forecasts now unlikely.
Tesco moves on new US depot
Published: 23 July, 2008
US: Tesco is close to finalising the acquisition of a second US depot, which would facilitate the opening of a further 1,000 Fresh & Easy convenience stores.
Spirits auctions return to New York
Published: 23 July, 2008
US: Auction house Christie's will hold its first spirits auction in New York this week since Prohibition began in 1920.
Read more...Home Office launches Christmas alcohol campaign
Published: 23 July, 2008
UK: The Home Office has launched a month-long campaign today (November 30) targeting retailers that sell alcohol to underage drinkers and routinely breach licensing laws.
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