Winners celebrate after success in the 2015 International Wine Challenge

Laithwaites has been named Merchant of the Year in the 32^nd International Wine Challenge announced at the Hilton Hotel in London's Park Lane last night.

Boutinot releases entry-level Spanish wine pair for independents

Boutinot has worked with Spanish producer Bodegas Murviedro to produce a red and a white entry level wine aimed at the on-trade and independent retailers.

Laithwaites wins top merchant award as all the 2015 IWC winners take a bow

Laithwiates has been named Merchant of the Year in the 32^nd International Wine Challenge announced at the Hilton Hotel in London's Park Lane tonight.

Supermarket promotions have 'potential to mislead' - CMA response to Which? complaint

The Competition & Markets Authority has found evidence that supermarket pricing and promotional practices "have the potential to confuse or mislead consumers".

Grant puts Monkey Shoulder and Hendrick's into cocktail kits in link-up with Shaken

William Grant has teamed up with cocktail kit company Shaken Cocktails to produce signature serve boxes for its Monkey Shoulder whisky and Hendrick's gin brands.

German wine promotion gives venues and stores Rieslings to be cheerful

Germany's favourite wine grape is in the spotlight with leading restaurants and retailers taking part in the 31 Days of German Riesling campaign.

Last chance for shops to take part in Shop Rioja campaign and win £1,000 for new listings

Independent wine retailers have a last chance to enter the Shop Rioja campaign and win £1,000 towards new listings of the Spanish region's wines.

Analysis: Ayo Akintola talks about Oddbins' digital growth strategy and poaching Naked Wines' staff

Oddbins boss Ayo Akintola talks to Rosie Davenport about his growth strategy and why trying to poach Naked Wines' staff is fair game

Australian Vintage bottles Summertime with sparkling drink launch

Wine producer Australian Vintage has launched a range of fruit-flavoured sparkling drinks with a lower than normal abv.

French producer Badet Clement puts together UK plans with Jigsaw

French wine producer Badet Clement is planning a major assault on the UK market after signing a deal with a new distribution company set up by the former off-trade sales director of Bibendum Wines.

Ten is the magic number for Rioja in autumn tasting and awards initiatives

Wines From Rioja is introducing two new initiatives to raise the profile of the region in the UK market.

Rosé up 43% and Champagne 'strong' as summer sun brings cheer to Waitrose drinks sales

Recent warm weather in parts of the UK has seen sales of some wines and spirits soar at Waitrose.

Wine sales leap 10% as Bargain Booze operator improves revenue and profit

Roberson Wines' Kensington Shop Closing: Top facts to know about what is behind the change

The closing of Roberson Wines Kensington shop took many in the trade by surprise.  Although some may see the change as dramatic shift for the company, we pulled together top questions and answers about what this means for one of London's most iconic businesses.

Bottle Apostle blossoms with opening of Primrose Hill store

Independent London wine merchant Bottle Apostle opens its fifth store in the Primrose Hill area on July 18.

Bordeaux lines up dinner dates to showcase affordable wines

Bordeaux wines are getting a push in restaurants and independent wine merchants, backed by the region's governing body.

Selfridges' Davies to join Speciality Drinks as head buyer

Bargain Booze and Wine Rack operator in talks to take over Matthew Clark

Bargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail has suspended trading in its shares amid media speculation that it is in talks to buy the specialist on-trade drinks wholesaler Matthew Clark.

Wholesalers welcome plans for taskforce to tackle alcohol diversion fraud

The government plans to set up a new national "alcohol control room" and establish a mobile taskforce to tackle alcohol diversion fraud at duty-suspended warehouses and cash and carries.

New store openings help M&S post 3.2% rise in first-quarter like-for-like food hall sales

Marks & Spencer has reported a 3.2% increase in food hall sales in the 13 weeks to June 27. Like-for-like food sales were up 0.3% over the same period, with new store openings driving growth.