Tesco overhauls wine team

Tesco has poached Bibendum's sales director Emma Biggs as part of a shake-up of its wine team.

Bombay Sapphire invests £1.5m in glassware launch

Bombay Sapphire has invested £1.5 million in the launch of its new balloon glassware, to capitalise on the growing trend for boutique gins that offer affordable luxury.

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Sterling buoyed by Bank of England's interest rate decision

South African wines growing at premium price points

South African wines are growing at more premium price points - those over £5 have grown 25% in last 12 months while the £7+ market has has grown 34%.

Brancott Estate teams up with Lonely Planet

Pernod Ricard-owned Brancott Estate has teamed up with travel information provider Lonely Planet to launch an on-pack promotion as part of its Curious Journeys initiative.

Emporia Brands brings Wild Geese Collection to UK

Emporia Brands has released the Wild Geese Collection of Irish whiskies into the UK market.

Cliff Roberson retires from Buckingham Schenk

Cliff Roberson is stepping down as chairman of Buckingham Schenk, the agency he founded almost 40 years ago.

Rexam and Accolade Wines expand RTS sparkling range

Rexam Beverage Can and Accolade Wines have teamed up to expand their ready-to-serve Sparkling Collection range in a bid to attract new consumers to the wine category.

Sterling makes early gains, but weakens later in the day

Sterling made gains of nearly a cent against the US dollar and just under half a cent against the euro yesterday morning, due to better than expected industrial and manufacturing data for June.

Tesco trials virtual store for holidaymakers at Gatwick Airport

Tesco has unveiled what it thinks could be the "future of shopping" with its first virtual store at Gatwick Airport's North Terminal.

Paul Schaafsma on move to Accolade Wines

The trade is speculating whether Paul Schaafsma, outgoing Australian Vintage general manager for the UK and Ireland, will bring a different culture to Accolade Wines.

SITT Autumn announces exhibitor line-up

SITT Autumn, incorporating the Boutique Wineries Tasting, has announced the line-up of wineries, winemakers and exhibitors attending its tasting next month.

Waitrose first UK supermarket to stock Chinese and Brazilian wines

Waitrose is to become the first supermarket to stock Chinese and Brazilian wine in the UK.

Wines in the press, August 2-5

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Sterling weakens due to subdued UK retail sales figures

Another difficult day for sterling due to subdued UK retail sales figures for July.

Ronan Sayburn leaves Hotel du Vin for Dorchester

Hotel du Vin's group wine director Ronan Sayburn is moving to the Dorchester Collection of hotels as head of wine.

Fluid Movement to open New York-style restaurant

Fluid Movement, the quartet behind Purl and Worship Street Whistling Shop has taken an "unpredictable" step to launch a premium hot dog, craft beer and whisky restaurant.

Champagne Bollinger and Bruno Paillard in dispute over bottle design

Bollinger has denied that its new bottle shape copies Champagne producer Bruno Paillard, saying that the redesign is based on 19th-century bottles from its cellars.

Percy Fox launches Arniston Bay Light

Percy Fox is cashing in on the lower alcohol wine category with the launch of Arniston Bay Light.