The Smith Report: Tesco in the Spotlight

Following the finding by the GCA that Tesco seriously breached the Code, what does it mean for the future of the supermarket giant? 

New partnerships to be unveiled at Ehrmanns 2016 tastings

Rademon launches limited edition cask-aged Shortcross Gin through Fortnum & Mason

Northern Ireland's Rademon Estate Distillery has launched a limited edition cask-aged expression of its award-winning Shortcross Gin.

Conviviality half-year figures show impact of Matthew Clark acquisition

Conviviality plc has released its first half-year results since its reverse takeover of leading on-trade distributor Matthew Clark last autumn.

Laithwaite's predicts big sales boost for Thirsty February

Laithwaite's Wines is predicting a sales uplift of 35% this week after research shows that 3.7 million people will have completed the Dry January abstinence challenge.

Carlsberg unveils world's best shopping trolley. Probably

Carlsberg has partnered with car customisation specialists Yiannimize to launch what it says is probably the best shopping trolley in the world.

Copestick Murray expands again with new off-trade hire

Copestick Murray has underlined its rapid growth with a further key new appointment for its sales team.

New Accolade Wine GM issues a 'word of warning' as Australian wines face a battle ahead

At the Australia Day Tasting held this week in London, Accolade Wines new general manager for the UK and Ireland Rob Harrison issued a 'word of warning' that challenges lay ahead for Australian wines, which now sits below the average price of wine of £5.83 at just £5.20.

Groceries Code Adjudicator's investigation finds Tesco 'seriously breached' Code

Following an in-depth investigation Christine Tacon, the Groceries Code Adjudicator has told Tesco to introduce "significant changes to practices and systems after finding Britain's largest supermarket seriously breached a legally-binding Code to protect groceries suppliers."

Oslo distillery launches with Marka Nordic bitters

Oslo Håndverksdestilleri (OHD), the first distillery to open in Norway since 1927, has announced the launch of its first product.

Morrison's listing for Cellers Unió Priorat

Leading wine supplier Buckingham Schenk has secured a Morrisons listing for Señorio de Convey Priorat from its Spanish producer Cellers Unió.

Instil Drinks to unveil new portfolio in March

Instil Drinks Company, the beer and niche spirits trading arm of Bibendum PLB, has revealed plans to relaunch on March 1.

Analysis: Suppliers today must be excellent service providers

Consolidation within the industry is happening across many channels and for suppliers to both the on- and off-trade, competing on supplying quality wines at competitive prices is no longer enough.

Christmas sales growth at Virgin Wines below expectation

Virgin Wines posted sales growth of 12% over the six-week Christmas trading period, the online retailer has revealed.

Aldi online wine sales go live

Aldi has announced the launch of its online wine retail site today.

Value and exclusivity key drivers at duty free, new survey shows

Value for money and travel retail exclusives are key to the attraction of duty free shopping for buyers of alcohol, a new survey from the Tax Free World Association has revealed.

Bouvet Ladubay launches sparkling red Bouvet Rubis in Majestic

Bouvet Ladubay, the largest producer of traditional method sparkling wines in Saumur, has launched a demi-sec red sparkling wine, Bouvet Rubis, in Majestic.

Insights: Ayo Akintola's keys for success on social media following #WhatTheFox campaign

Ayo Akintola, the managing director of Oddbins, shared some of his recent learnings following the successful social media campaign the quirky retailer launched over the Christmas trading period. 

Interview: Mike James is Aldi's ace in the pack

Mike James, wine buying director at Aldi UK, is driving a category which is driving a discounter at the forefront of the industry. Erin Smith reports on the changing face of its wine range 

Aldi to launch online offering

Mike James, wine buying director of Aldi, outlined his range strategy ahead of launching the discounter retailer's online wine offering, which is expected to launch in the first two months of the year.