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Half of failing hospitality businesses down to inexperienced owners

Published:  08 December, 2010

Hospitality business mentor, David Hunter, has revealed that around half of failing businesses within the hospitality sector are owned by individuals who have no prior experience.

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Positive UK manufacturing figures sees sterling hit high

Published:  08 December, 2010

Sterling hit the highest level against the US dollar for two weeks yesterday, as better than expected UK manufacturing figures and a strong GDP estimate helped point towards a continued economic recovery.

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Absolut introduces Quick Response neck collar

Published:  07 December, 2010

Absolut has introduced a consumer neck collar that incorporates QR (Quick Response) code technology that allows customers to view recipes on how to mix drinks and cocktails at home.

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Inish Turk Beg develops digital marketing and social media strategy

Published:  07 December, 2010

Irish whiskey producer, Inish Turk Beg, has hired digital agency Underwired Amaze to develop its digital marketing and social media strategy.

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Wines in the press - December 3-5

Published:  07 December, 2010

The Telegraph
Victoria Moors says compiling the list of top wines for Christmas has nearly killed her.

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Inverarity Vaults opens Edinburgh wine bar

Published:  07 December, 2010

Inverarity Vaults has opened its first wine bar in Edinburgh at the city's Festival Theatre under its One to One retail brand.

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Sterling continues to gain due to euro zone debt

Published:  07 December, 2010

Sterling gained against a broadly weaker euro yesterday as investors focused on euro zone debt woes with a meeting of European finance ministers taking place throughout the day.

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Naked Wines named Startups Business of the Year 2010

Published:  06 December, 2010

Online wine retailer Naked Wines, has been named the Startups Business of the Year 2010.

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Geoffrey Dean: our man Down Under's Ashes and wine blog, Adelaide

Published:  06 December, 2010

The Adelaide Test has always been my favourite in an Ashes series Down Under. It's not just because the Oval is the most attractive in the country - with its cathedral, scores of trees and stylish stands including a brand new Western Grandstand that cost £50m - but because the whole occasion is the most social of the Australian cricketing calendar.

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Sterling rises against dollar due to poor US employment figures

Published:  06 December, 2010

Sterling rose against the US dollar on Friday afternoon after poor US employment figures saw the US currency weaken across the board.

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Morrisons brings in 50cl wine bottles

Published:  06 December, 2010

Morrisons has introduced 50cl wine bottles for the first time to show its support for responsible drinking.

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Michelin-starred restaurant creates bespoke English wines with Denbies

Published:  06 December, 2010

A Michelin-starred Surrey restaurant has joined forces with Denbies Wine Estate to produce a bespoke collection of English wines to match the menu.

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More top deals at #winedealfriday

Published:  03 December, 2010
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Fine wine outperforms oil and gold

Published:  03 December, 2010
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Alcohol sales to plummet over Christmas

Published:  03 December, 2010
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Barwell & Jones takes on premium Aussie wines

Published:  03 December, 2010

Barwell & Jones has added premium Western Australian winery Willow Bridge Estate to its portfolio.

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Currency update: December 3

Published:  03 December, 2010

Currency analysis for December 3 looks at a setback for sterling. You can access bespoke currency advice from Smart Currency Exchange at www.smartwinespirits.com.

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Confidence restored to investors

Published:  03 December, 2010

Sterling fell against the euro yesterday after bond buying by the European Central Bank restored a level of confidence to investors.

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Glenfiddich crowns Malt Mastermind of the Year

Published:  03 December, 2010

Bartender Colin McMillan of Three Judges in Glasgow was announced the Glenfiddich Malt Mastermind of the Year in the competition's inaugural year.

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JE Fells to represent Warwick Estate & Vilafonté

Published:  03 December, 2010

South African family wineries Warwick Estate of Stellenbosch and Vilafonté have changed their UK representation to JE Fells.

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