"We want to be the best at Convenience," is the stated aim of the Co-operative BWS team. With the convenience sector showing market growth, the Co-operative is launching a new initiative to implement clustered ranging plans across its portfolio of over 4000 stores, and aims for "excellence in execution" on product availability.
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Big-four multiple retailer Morrisons bounced back into profit last year, according to figures released by the group today.
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Morrisons' wine team is bucking the trend, with a revitalised range, rising sales and a collaborative approach to suppliers delivering awards and customer spend
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The ongoing contraction in the UK's supermarket continued through February, according to the latest data from Nielsen, with sales down 0.8% by volume and 1.1% by value.
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Virgin Wines cashed in on the recent Christmas trading period and saw sales soar by 12%, attracting 30,000 new online customers in the process. The man at the helm talks to Erin Smith about what it takes to be a success online
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Iconic US bourbon Jim Beam is to launch a global packaging redesign later this year.
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Wines of Germany is planning a major promotional push on Pinot wines this year, as data from Neilsen confirms huge UK growth over the past year.
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Berry Bros & Rudd customers who buy a six-bottle mixed case of Virginia wines may win a four-night trip to the wineries of Virginia, as part of a promotion with Virginia Wine which will run throughout March.
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Sales of Provence rosé wines rose dramatically in the UK last year, up 37% by volume year on year and 11% by value, according to figures from regional marketing body, the Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins de Provence.
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Bath-based national wine merchant Great Western Wines has successfully launched its first consumer-focused pop-up tasting.
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Pernod Ricard's premium whisky brand Chivas Regal has launched a new ultra-prestige expression aimed at the luxury market.
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Aberdeenshire distillery GlenDronach has announced its oldest release yet, a 1968 single cask in a limited edition of just 301 bottles.
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Fine wine merchant Justerini & Brooks is to hold its annual portfolio tasting on Wednesday, February 24.
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The shortlists have been announced for the second annual Think Gin awards, which will be held in London on March 1.
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Harpers is partnering with Wines from Rioja to offer independent retailers the chance of an all-expenses-paid trip to some of the most respected and innovative bodegas in the beautiful Rioja region.
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The impact of Conviviality's acquisition of Matthew Clark is just beginning to be felt as it renegotiates with suppliers
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Online retail giant Amazon is trialing what it is describing as a sommelier service for its customers in Japan.
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Award-winning Scottish small-batch gin, Daffy's has won a national listing in Waitrose.
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With supermarkets retrenching, independents stand to gain if value can be returned to the wine category
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UK's quirkiest retailer, Oddbins, has made a remarkable recovery in the past five years. Erin Smith talks with managing director Ayo Akintola about taking risks and what's ahead
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