
Aldi to open 100 new stores as part of £1.3bn investment
Aldi has pledged to invest a record £1.3bn over the next two years with new and upgraded stores, distribution centres and “further innovations” planned across the business.
Read more...Aldi has pledged to invest a record £1.3bn over the next two years with new and upgraded stores, distribution centres and “further innovations” planned across the business.
Read more...A new documentary film entitled ‘Wine & War: The Untold Story of Wine in the Middle East’ is to focus on the resilience of Lebanese winemaking as seen “through the lens of war and instability”.
Read more...The Scotch Whisky industry is this week launching its Diversity and Inclusivity Charter in a series of events led by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).
Read more...Consumers will significantly reduce their visits to pubs, bars and restaurants in the light of the new government restrictions introduced last Thursday, according to new CGA research.
Read more...Trade bodies have urged the government to provide more sector targeted support following Chancellor Sunak Rishi announcement of the Winter Economy Plan earlier today.
Read more...Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed the details of the government’s Winter Economy Plan, including a new Job Support Scheme that will replace furlough when it closes on 31 October, and an extension of the VAT break for hospitality until 31 March 2021.
Read more...Bancroft Wines has expanded its South African portfolio with Anthonij Rupert Wines and Constantia Glen, both of which were previously represented in the UK by Field, Morris & Verdin (FMV).
Read more...Almost a quarter (23%) of hospitality businesses think their businesses will fail by the end of the year without further government support.
Read more...This November sees the return of Eat Spain, Drink Spain, a month long series of events, promotions and workshops around the UK, celebrating the lip-smacking gastro-diversity of wines and foods from Spain.
Read more...Majestic has unveiled its definitive new logo and begun the process of rolling it out across its estate.
Read more...Sustainably-focused merchant Borough Wines has launched a zero waste wine range that taps into growing consumer environmental concerns.
Read more...Kingsland Drinks has been announced as the exclusive UK distribution partner for leading Rhône producer Cellier des Dauphins.
Read more...Bodegas Protos has made its first foray into DO Cigales with a new winery specifically designed to produce rosé.
Read more...Jascots Wine Merchants has strengthened its Spanish portfolio with three new producers.
Read more...The industry has called on the government for immediate and wide-ranging support following the latest hospitality restrictions imposed on the on-trade.
Read more...PM Boris Johnson has confirmed a new 10pm closure rule, and table service only, across the on-trade from this Thursday.
Read more...The planned introduction of a 10pm closure order could reverse the country’s economic recovery, the Centre of Economics and Business Research (CEBR) has warned.
Read more...Oastbrook Estate in Sussex has released its second vintage Pinot Gris 2019.
Read more...A new report from a committee of MPs into the impact of VI-1 wine import certificates has warned that the red tape will cause chaos and price hikes.
Read more...UK Hospitality (UKH) has described the planned introduction of a 10pm closure order and compulsory table service for on-site sales across England as “another crushing blow” to the beleaguered industry.
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