Alcohol sales hit travel retail high
Published: 02 August, 2011
Wine and spirits sales in the travel retail sector have hit their highest levels since 1999, according to a new report.
Read more...Rising dollar hits New Zealand winemakers
Published: 02 August, 2011
New Zealand winemakers are warning that the strong Kiwi dollar could make exports unviable for some producers.
Read more...Sterling falls as UK manufacturing data drops to two year low
Published: 02 August, 2011
Sterling fell by 1% against the US dollar yesterday after UK manufacturing data dropped to the lowest level in two years.
Read more...Suppliers hit back at Hutchinson's 'leakage' claims
Published: 01 August, 2011
Suppliers have hit back at Jamie Hutchinson's claims they have not been supporting independents, and say there are enough wines for all sectors to choose from.
Jamie Hutchinson calls for suppliers' charter
Published: 01 August, 2011
Independent wine merchant Jamie Hutchinson has called for a suppliers' charter to be set up for any business serious about servicing the independent sector.
Read more...River Cottage opens new canteen and deli
Published: 01 August, 2011
The River Cottage - originally set up by food writer Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall on the Channel 4 TV series - is opening a new canteen and deli in Plymouth this October.
Read more...WSTA defends trade over "drinks industry bias"
Published: 01 August, 2011
The WSTA has jumped to the trade's defence after criticism that a government advisory group is heavily biased towards the drinks industry.
Read more...Sterling above $1.64/£1 due to weak US data
Published: 01 August, 2011
Sterling has started the week above $1.64/£1 against the US dollar after weak US data and the ongoing deadlock over its debt ceiling.
Read more...Diners less interested in money-off vouchers
Published: 01 August, 2011
Consumers have cut back on eating out, and money-off vouchers are becoming less important when it comes to choosing a venue, according to new research.
Read more...Stress is main excuse for adults drinking at home
Published: 01 August, 2011
Adults are using stress as an excuse to consume up to four drinks a night at home, according to research from Drinkaware.
Read more...Diageo launches Gordon's 'Let's get Started' campaign
Published: 01 August, 2011
Diageo Great Britain (GB) has launched a marketing campaign for its gin brand Gordon's, that aims to inspire consumers to turn to its gin and tonic at the start of the evening.
Read more...Wines in the press - July 29-31
Published: 01 August, 2011
The Guardian
While judging a competition, Fiona Beckett had a salutary lesson about the baggage we carry around with us.
French Connection Wines and FCUK join forces in tasting events
Published: 29 July, 2011
Bottle Green's French Connection Wines is joining forces with the fashion brand, French Connection, to offer in-store sampling.
Read more...Thierry's adds C da Silva's Dalva Port range
Published: 29 July, 2011
Thierry's has added C da Silva's Dalva Port range to its portfolio.
Agents and importers could win NZ trip
Published: 29 July, 2011
Agents and importers are being tasked with creating a rugby-themed promotion around Kiwi wines for the chance to win a trip to New Zealand.
Read more...Sterling strengthens but UK retail sales fall
Published: 29 July, 2011
Sterling strengthened against the euro yesterday, hitting a high of €1.1446/£1, however British retail sales fell at their fastest pace in a year.
Read more...Gonzalez Byass takes on Wirra Wirra
Published: 28 July, 2011
Gonzalez Byass has taken on distribution of the premium Australian McLaren Vale winery, Wirra Wirra.
Read more...Maxxium UK announces cognac back in growth
Published: 28 July, 2011
Maxxium UK has announced the UK cognac market is back in growth by 10% in volume and value, due to its brand Courvoisier, which it says is propelling the spirit forward.
Read more...Industry encouraged over decline in teenage drinking
Published: 28 July, 2011
The drinks industry is encouraged by figures from the recent NHS study on teenage drinking, but also sends a warning about becoming complacent.
Read more...Virgin Wines revamps website
Published: 28 July, 2011
Online wine retailer, Virgin Wines has launched a new website, that aims to improve overall usability and feature more customers' comments, ideas and feedback.
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