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Majestic wine sales fizz over Christmas

Published: 09 January, 2019

Majestic Wine enjoyed a merry Christmas despite the “challenging market backdrop”.

BWS enjoys strong festive build up as general grocery sales slump

Published: 08 January, 2019

Shoppers visited supermarkets more often in the run up to Christmas, but sales slumped to half the level of growth returned last year, according to Nielsen.

Berkmann expands its Australian Portfolio

Published: 08 January, 2019

Berkmann Wine Cellars is now the exclusive UK agent and distributor of Victorian producers Yarra Yering and Domaine Tournon.

Liberty Wines adds Bodega Garzón to its portfolio

Published: 08 January, 2019

Liberty Wines has boosted its South American offering with the addition of Bodega Garzón from Uruguay.

Armit Wines makes another round of appointments

Published: 08 January, 2019

Armit Wines has announced three new hires to its sales and marketing teams.

The Wine Society teams up with Johnston Logistics

Published: 08 January, 2019

The Wine Society has hired Johnston Logistics to bolster its storage and distribution operations as its membership numbers continue to grow.

Spotlight on 2020: Doug Wregg, Les Cave de Pyrene

Published: 07 January, 2019

As we prepare for the new decade, Harpers looks back over 2019 and ahead to what the coming year will bring – hopefully full of revived optimism for both politics and the trade.

Harpers Wine Stars opens to array of new countries

Published: 07 January, 2019

Harpers Wine Stars is poised for further growth this year as the competition opens to an array of new countries.

Virgin Atlantic launches first onboard 'NoLo' alcohol cocktails menu

Published: 07 January, 2019

Virgin Atlantic has partnered with distilled non-alcoholic spirit brand Seedlip and Fever-Tree to launch what it claims to be the first onboard no and low cocktails menu.

Hatch Mansfield signs distribution deal for Gaja

Published: 07 January, 2019

Hatch Mansfield has signed a deal as the exclusive UK agent for the Gaja family, marking the first Italian producer to join its portfolio

Château Castera expands distribution via Exel partnership

Published: 04 January, 2019

Château Castera has expanded its UK distribution via a new partnership with independent Scottish online retailer Exel Wines.

The week that was

Published: 04 January, 2019

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, here’s a review of the top online news, analysis, opinions and features.

Bibendum appoints new head of technical

Published: 04 January, 2019

Bibendum has appointed Carmel Kilcline MW as its new head of technical as Stephen Walder retires.

Looking ahead: Henry Boyes, Mitchells and Butlers

Published: 04 January, 2019

Once again we are catching up with the trade to find out how businesses made the most of the all-important Christmas trading period, while also looking ahead to the challenges and opportunities 2019 will bring.

KFWE puts sparkling in the spotlight

Published: 03 January, 2019

Kosher Food and Wine Experience London (KFWE) has announced that all things sparkling will be a key element of this year’s show for the first time.

Manchester Gin to launch city centre distillery

Published: 03 January, 2019

Manchester Gin has announced it is to launch a city centre distillery this summer.

Wines from Spain turns focus on biodynamic and organic

Published: 03 January, 2019

Wines from Spain has revealed it is adding a green twist to its annual tasting this year with a planned focus on the country’s organic and sustainable winemaking.

Looking ahead: Stephen Finch, Vagabond Wines

Published: 03 January, 2019

Once again we are catching up with the trade to find out how businesses looked to make the most of the all-important Christmas trading period, while also looking ahead to the challenges and opportunities 2019 will bring.

Looking ahead: Simon Doyle, Concha y Toro

Published: 03 January, 2019

WSET introduces global education week as part of 50th anniversary activity

Published: 02 January, 2019

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has announced the launch of its first global ‘Wine Education Week’ as part of a programme of activity planned to mark its 50th birthday.