Chapel Down and Balfour have reported “record breaking” harvests with yields at an all-time high for both producers. Following its harvest, from their vineyards…
Chapel Down and Balfour have reported “record breaking” harvests with yields at an all-time high for both producers. Following its harvest, from their vineyards…
Low alcohol beer sales saw a 16% increase this October compared to the same time period last year, according to the latest data from research company Kantar. In Kantar’s latest supermarket and inflation update, researchers cited a considerable rise in volume sales of low alcohol beer during the four weeks ending October 29 2023, compared to the same four weeks in 2022. Researchers…
The CEO of Naked Wines has left the company with immediate effect, as the online wine subscription service lowers sales guidance. In a trading update today, Naked said Nick Devlin would step down as CEO, with Rowan Gormley becoming executive chairman while the company looks for a successor. Gormley, who founded Naked, returned as chairman earlier this year. As part of the…
Goedhuis & Co and Waddesdon Wine have merged their businesses to form Goedhuis Waddesdon. The deal, which came into effect on November 3, will initially see both companies continue to trade under their existing names during the integration process. Chateau Lafite Rothschild will retain a minority shareholding in the newly merged Goedhuis Waddesdon company. Saskia de Rothschild, chairwoman of Lafite said: “We’ve long admired the…
Several trade organisations have called on the chancellor to cancel the planned increase in alcohol duty when he delivers the Autumn Statement on November 22. Businesses have urged Jeremy Hunt to keep his promise to “halve inflation” by freezing duty. In an open letter, the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), UK Spirits Alliance (UKSA), English Whisky Guild (EWG) and Wine & Spirits Trade Association (WSTA) have…
The Good Wine Shop has opened its fifth store, taking over the former Oddbins site in St Margarets, Twickenham. The shop, which is open seven days a week, stocks around 750 wines as well as beers and spirits. While the site is open now, it will undergo a refurbishment in the new year, and it will also play host to tasting events and a wine…
Concha y Toro has launched a new marketing activation for its Diablo wine brand. Activity includes the House of Diablo – an immersive event on November 9 that features a screening of new film The Exorcist: Believer. Consumers can win tickets to the event via on-pack promotions. Further activity includes sponsorship of a new Sky Cinema Vodcast Cinema Dates, which is hosted by actor and…
William Grant & Sons has announced the appointment of Søren Hagh as CEO, effective January 1. Hagh takes over from Glenn Gordon, who will remain as a non-executive director on the board. Hagh is currently European president at Heineken. He has also held roles at L’Oreal and Lego. A spokesperson for William Grant & Sons said: “There is no doubt that Søren will provide strong…
