By Lisa Riley - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

North South Wines appoints Kim Wilson as its first MD

Published: 16 January, 2018

North South Wines has appointed its commercial director Kim Wilson to MD with immediate effect.

The Benevolent reveals mental health campaign

Published: 16 January, 2018

The Benevolent has launched a mental health awareness campaign to encourage the trade to create a ‘stigma-free’ environment within the workplace.

Buckingham Schenk appoints new technical manager

Published: 16 January, 2018

Buckingham Schenk has appointed former Conviviality employee Emily Brighton to the role of technical manager.

Broadland and Paul Schaafsma part ways after just four months

Published: 15 January, 2018

Broadland Wineries has announced the departure of CEO Paul Schaafsma.

New online retail platform for BWS launches

Published: 15 January, 2018

A new online retail platform offering customized wine, beer and spirits selection boxes has been launched.

Tesco renews WSET partnership

Published: 15 January, 2018

Tesco has renewed its position as Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Gold Corporate Patron as part of its strategy to put education at the forefront.

Cognac XO age classification increases to 10 years

Published: 15 January, 2018

The Cognac industry has increased its XO age classification from the current six to 10 years.

Conviviality reshuffles leadership team

Published: 15 January, 2018

Conviviality has reshuffled its leadership team following completion of key integration elements relating to recent acquisitions.

Wines of Germany shifts focus to ‘younger’ wine drinkers

Published: 11 January, 2018

Wines of Germany has revealed its marketing push for this year will be targeting ‘younger more engaged’ wine drinkers in the 35 – 44 age bracket.

Matthew Clark sets out to stir up cocktail sales

Published: 11 January, 2018

Matthew Clark has launched a ‘cocktail package’ to help licensees tap into the burgeoning sector.

Boutinot partners with Cantine Riondo

Published: 11 January, 2018

Boutinot has partnered with Italian producer Cantine Riondo to become the exclusive UK agent for wines targeted at the UK multiple off-trade.

Still wine swipes the Christmas sales crown

Published: 11 January, 2018

Still wine has emerged as the surprising winner of the wine aisle across the all-important Christmas season, with sales finally back in growth and outperforming Prosecco for the first time in several years.