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.

Roberson Wine to close Kensington shop to focus future on more 'dynamic' channels

Roberson Wine is set to close its flagship Kensington High Street shop on August 30, 2015 to focus its future growth on "sectors that are really showing the most dynamic growth."

UK retailers and the on-trade can now catch a Chronic case of wine

A brand which aims to do for wine what hip craft brewers have for beer is making its UK debut.

Oddbins 'legend' Daniel makes latest craft beer for retailer's range

Oddbins' adventures into craft beer are continuing with the launch of No 5 Saison.

Amazon Prime Now to offer one hour delivery on wine and spirits

Amazon yesterday launched one hour delivery in London on select products including several of its beer, wine and spirits offerings with its new Prime Now service.

Asda sales decline 3.5% as discounters, Waitrose and Morrisons see growth

Asda saw the biggest sales decline of the big four supermarkets in the second quarter of the year as the growth of the discounters continued to have an impact.

Naked accounts show 2014 profit for UK operation as number of angels soars

Documents lodged at Companies House show that the UK operation of Naked Wines turned a profit for the first time in 2014.

Ocado boosts earnings and eyes overseas deal

Strong growth in new customers numbers helped online grocery retailer Ocado post an 11.4% increase in earnings in the 24 weeks to May 17.

Borough Market showcases craft beer and food in new festival

London's Borough Market is to host a three-day festival of craft beer and food matching next month.

Berry Bros & Rudd boosts event capacity with state-of-the-art cellar

Wine merchant to the royal family Berry Bros & Rudd has opened a new cellar at its London base, to increase its capacity for private wine events.

Oddbins sends love letters in attempt to win over Naked Wines staff - report

Oddbins has been accused of trying to poach staff from Naked Wines by sending them wine and love letters.

Sales continue to fall at Tesco but rate of decline has slowed under new chief executive

UK sales at Tesco continued to fall in the first quarter of its new financial year - though the decline was less dramatic than during the horror show of 2014/15.

Off-trade brings growth for BWS, but wine and on-trade both decline as market stays 'fragile' - WSTA

A strong off-trade performance has dragged the UK alcohol market back into volume growth for the first time in five years, according to a report from the Wine & Spirit Trade Association.

Global enters canned cocktails arena by setting off Flare

Global Brands is aiming to make the spirit of cocktail flairing available to everyone with a range of premix drinks.

'Fear' of retribution a challenge for the Grocery Code Adjudicator in getting suppliers to come forward

Fear of retribution from retailers is the biggest reason suppliers are not raising issues with the Groceries Code Adjudicator, according to a survey by regulator.

Campari reveals Futurist art labels for 2015 limited editions

Campari has unveiled its 2015 limited edition art label bottles, continuing a tradition that started for the Italian aperitif brand when it celebrated its 150^th anniversary in 2010.

Oddbins begins search for the nation's top amateur wine taster

Oddbins has begun its search to find its amateur wine taster of 2015.