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Sterling hit by lower Consumer Price Index figures

Published: 18 July, 2012

Sterling faces a knock back as latest Consumer Price Index lowers City expectations.

Michael Cox named Master of the Worshipful Company of Vintners

Published: 18 July, 2012

Michael Cox, the UK and European head of Wines of Chile, has become the 518th Master of the Worshipful Company of Vintners for the year ahead.

New ad campaign for Bacardi

Published: 17 July, 2012

Bacardi has launched a new advertising campaign celebrating its 150th anniversary as part of its £20m marketing spend for 2012.

Tesco lists first wine after Dragons' Den initiative at LIWF

Published: 17 July, 2012

Tesco has commended innovation as it lists its first wine on the back of its Dragons' Den-style initiative at London International Wine Fair.

Sterling reached 3.5 year highs yesterday against euro

Published: 17 July, 2012

Sterling had a strong day yesterday reaching fresh 3.5 year highs of €1.2765/£1 against the euro while performing relatively well against the majority of other currencies despite the IMF downgrading the UK's growth forecast in 2012 from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Free delivery on orders over £40 from Corks Out

Published: 17 July, 2012

Independent wine merchant Corks Out will offer free national delivery for orders with a value of £40 or over.

Laithwaite's Wine gets behind bloggers

Published: 17 July, 2012

Laithwaite's Wine is sponsoring the next edition of the European Wine Blogger's Conference, which takes place in Turkey from November 9 to 11.

New sales director at United Wineries

Published: 17 July, 2012

United Wineries has promoted Nathan Last to sales director with the aim of consolidating its position as the largest supplier of branded Spanish wines in the UK and driving growth in its Italian brands.

Graham's relaunches Tawny Ports

Published: 16 July, 2012

Graham's has relaunched its range of cask-matured Tawny Ports and will use only wines matured in its 1890 Lodge by the Atlantic Ocean.

Patriarche to distribute New Zealand winery Tiki

Published: 16 July, 2012

Patriarche Wine Agencies has signed a distribution deal with Marlborough producer Tiki.

New wine category manager for Tesco

Published: 16 July, 2012

Tesco's new wine category manager Alain Guilpain has come on board following a stint as trading director for non-food in the Czech and Slovak republics.

Wine Fusion to create new brands

Published: 16 July, 2012

Private label wine firm the Wine Fusion, which recently acquired Pig in a Poke and Edition Wines, is planning to ramp up its service to UK customers, create more brands and expand overseas.

Currency: chances of volatility high as raft of UK data comes out

Published: 16 July, 2012

A raft of UK economic data will be released this week meaning currency volatility could be high - inflation, retail sales data, unemployment figures and the minutes from the last Bank of England meeting will all come out.

David Cox leaves New Zealand Winegrowers

Published: 16 July, 2012

David Cox has stepped down from his post as European director of New Zealand Winegrowers.

Wines of Portugal appoints industry ambassadors

Published: 13 July, 2012

Wines of Portugal has revealed four new ambassadors will front a campaign to bring Portuguese wines to consumers, as well as strengthen links with independent retailers and sommeliers.

Demand for premium spirits at all time high

Published: 13 July, 2012

The premium spirits category is the one to watch with sales up double-digit figures in both the on and off-trade, and malt whisky and Cognac taking the biggest value share.

Isla Negra heads for UK coast with sampling campaign

Published: 13 July, 2012

Chilean wine brand Isla Negra is touring British coastal festivals this summer with its consumer sampling campaign, Inspired by the Coast.

Sterling holds firm

Published: 13 July, 2012

Sterling held its own this week against most currencies and gained ground against the euro, at one point it reaching €1.27/£1, which was last seen in 2008.