In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have done a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.
In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have put together a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.
Most Read: This week, Aldi brought us its first 'wine map' of the UK, showing who is drinking what and where. There was more news from Convivality about the group's new buying structure following the Bibendum acquisition and top London dry gin brand Gordon's reassessed its image.
Breaking News: Conviviality announces new group buying structure
The new order at boutique merchants Friarwood
Gordon's gin switches up bottle for first time in decades
Aldi publishes map of UK wine capitals
Millennials: Fishing the $1.62 trillion pond
Warm weather: The sun finally found its way to Britain's shores this week. Nielson gave us some insight into what kind of impact the heatwave has been having on drinking habits, while Kantar Worldpanel took a look the impact on grocery sales.
Events: September and October are shaping up to be busy calendar months for the trade as summer holidays draw to a close. Wines of Portugal announced it will be partnering with premium casual dining group D&D London, while Wines of South Africa, the London Greek Wine Festival and RumFest are all gearing up to host events in the capital.
Boutique RumFest and RumFest unveil programme for October events
Wines of Portugal partners with D&D London for 'Viva Portugal!' throughout September
Over 100 producers to be on show at WOSA's Intrepid South Africa tasting
Second annual London Greek Wine Festival to be hosted in October
Analysis and Insights: With the London Greek Wine Festival about to make a return following its inaugural event last year, Erin Smith took a look at how the category is shaping up. This month's Smith Report looked at how bartending has matured into a top profession.
Greek wines make headway in the UK
The Smith Report: Life beyond the back of the bar
Opinion & Q&As:
Jerry Lockspeiser: The Export Manager's Tale