New indie agency launched

Published: 15 February, 2010

A former employee of HwCg has launched a wine agency exclusively supplying the independent sector.

A former employee of HwCg has launched a wine agency exclusively supplying the independent sector.

Chris Vick, who looked after the category in the north for HwCg, says Columbus Wines will only offer wines that are exclusive to independents.

Common complaints among merchants who attended the inaugural business seminar of the Top Merchants project, run by Harpers in association with GIV, were of poor standards of service and companies breaking commitments to exclusive lines and promotions.

Vick said: "A key factor is that all our wines are exclusive to the independents and we only trade with that sector, there is no other division pedaling the same wines to the supermarkets.

"We also offer low delivery quantities, realistic lead times and a variety of other services aimed specifically at the independent trade."

Nearly 30 suppliers, mainly family-run and in the Old World, have already signed up with Columbus Wines.

Email: office@columbuswines.co.uk

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