On-Trade - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

UK leisure spending rises on back of family outings

Published: 25 November, 2015

Families are driving a rise in UK leisure spending, according to a new survey released today

Bancroft strengthens management, on-trade, fine-wine teams

Published: 24 November, 2015

London-based specialist wine distributor Bancroft Wines has announced a range of senior and sales appointments as part of its ambitious expansion plans.

Johnnie Walker Blue in Xmas push to London on- and off-trade

Published: 24 November, 2015

Core Diageo whisky brand Johnnie Walker has revealed a festive drive in London's on- and off-trade for its premium Blue expression.

Heavy pub tax burden unfair, new report finds

Published: 23 November, 2015

Britain's pubs bear one of the heaviest tax burdens in the UK, according to a new report published today.

On-trade attitude to women and beer must change

Published: 20 November, 2015

The on-trade needs to recognise that beer is no longer a drink just for men, according to new research conducted by AB InBev.

Enotria chooses Junior for wine director role

Published: 19 November, 2015

Enotria has announced the appointment of Dirceu Vianna Junior MW as wine director.

McKinley Vintners to merge with New Generation Wines

Published: 18 November, 2015

New Generation Wines and McKinley Vintners are to merge from January 1, 2016, Harpers has learned.

HMRC alcohol tax fraud regulation to cost thousands of jobs

Published: 18 November, 2015

New Government legislation to end alcohol tax fraud could lead to thousands of job losses, a leading insolvency lawyer has warned.

Bibendum hosts sky high South America tasting at The Shard

Published: 18 November, 2015

On-trade distributor Bibendum has partnered with The View from The Shard to offer consumers an innovative tasting experience.

Openings: German Gymnasium

Published: 12 November, 2015

D&D to launch the "German Gymnasium", uniting patisserie counter, Grand Café, restaurant and bar, on today in a Grade II former gym at King's Cross.

Roots taps rum ambassador Burrell for Caribbean restaurant launch

Published: 12 November, 2015

Entrepreneur, chef and musician Levi Roots has partnered with global rum ambassador Ian Burrell for the launch of his first restaurant.

Red Squirrel opens pop-up Christmas wine bar in Dalston

Published: 12 November, 2015

West London-based wine importer Red Squirrel Wine is to launch its first pop-up wine bar through the Christmas season.

Conviviality confirms taste for Peppermint, reveals latest figures

Published: 12 November, 2015

Conviviality is to buy London-based bar and events company Peppermint.

Matthew Clark racks up slew of new account signings

Published: 10 November, 2015

Leading on-trade distributor, Matthew Clark, has won seven new premium accounts.

Openings: 68 & Boston

Published: 10 November, 2015

Douglas Blyde visits 68 & Boston where popular wine blogger Denise Medrano created the list for the Soho-based venue.

Iconic Artesian bar loses several key bar staff members

Published: 09 November, 2015

Is it the end of an era for the iconic Artesian bar, a four-time winner of the World's 50 Best Bars, which lost its two lead bartenders Alex Kratena and Simone Caporale and nine other staff members?

Frizzenti expands wine-on-tap range

Published: 09 November, 2015

Frizzenti, the supplier of wine on tap to the on-trade, has added nine new wines to its range.

Buckingham Schenk targets on-trade with strengthened wine list

Published: 05 November, 2015

Buckingham Schenk has released a new wine list, designed to strengthen its foothold in the on-trade.

Insights: What wine trends will be driving this year's festive period

Published: 03 November, 2015

et the planning, stock, marketing and sales mix right and Christmas should deliver a bumper season, with a sales uplift over the extended period that, for many, can come close to matching the take for the rest of the year. Conversely, though, at its most extreme, depressed or underperforming, Christmas trading can seriously impact on the ongoing health of a business. Which is why it is so important to make the most of this seasonal drinkfest.

Openings: Sexy Fish

Published: 02 November, 2015

Douglas Blyde weighs in Sexy Fish. The ambitious, 190-cover late October opening from Caprice Holdings (owners of The Ivy) which is inherently design-led.