Waitrose has outlined its programme of expansion; its first sustained estate growth in nearly a decade. Supported by a £1 billion investment plan spanning…
Waitrose has outlined its programme of expansion; its first sustained estate growth in nearly a decade. Supported by a £1 billion investment plan spanning…
Waitrose is running an in-store tasting event this week, pouring three indie beers in stores across the UK. Customers will have the chance to get involved in the free beer tastings being held at 35 Waitrose stores this week (23 to 26 July) featuring independent breweries Tap Social, Burning Sky and Lost & Grounded. In addition to the tasting event, beers…
Lager brands were among the big winners during the World Cup, with NIQ figures showing value sales ahead by 12.9% in the four weeks to July 11, a period that covered all Scotland games and England’s matches up to and including the quarter-final with Norway.The nation’s favourite beer style outperformed alcohol as a whole, which saw a sales uplift of 5% over the same…
Several grocery retailers and drinks manufacturers have co-signed a letter to the Welsh Government, urging it to keep the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) on track. Addressed to the new first minister, Rhun ap Iorwerth, the group said it was looking forward to working closely with him on the DRS. “We recognise that your government has inherited significant delays to the process…
With one store in Hassocks and the other in Lindfield, South Downs Cellars has become known as an expert in Sussex wine. We catch up with founder Lucy Driver on how she built that reputation. When I first opened the shop 23 years ago, the main English wineries in production were Bolney, Ridgeview, Nyetimber and Camel Valley. We started off with…
Majestic Wine has joined forces with Saturday Kitchen to launch Saturday Kitchen Wine Club, a new subscription service designed to help wine lovers discover new styles from around the world. The service delivers handpicked global vintages and exclusive Saturday Kitchen recipe pairings from top TV chefs directly to subscribers’ doors. Everyone who signs up to Saturday Kitchen Wine Club will receive a specially…
Vagabond Wines has opened the doors to latest venue based in Soho, London, which offers the company’s largest-ever selection of 140 wines by the glass, as well as a wide selection of bottles for the take-home market. The new outlet supports Vagabond’s ambitious plans to attract a new, younger generation of wine lovers to its venues. These new curious wine drinkers can…
Whisky producer The Macallan is set to open its first UK domestic boutique at Harrods tomorrow (19 June). Located in the former Baccarat Bar, adjacent to the Harrods Fine Wine & Spirits Department, the boutique reflects growing consumer interest in premium in-person shopping experiences. According to the brand, the boutique will offer one of the most extensive selections of The…
