Marks & Spencer has named former Asda chief Roger Burnley as a non-executive director, a role he is set to take up…
Marks & Spencer has named former Asda chief Roger Burnley as a non-executive director, a role he is set to take up…
Asda showcased a selection of exclusive craft beers at its autumn/winter trade tasting yesterday, each created in partnership with a different brewery. The beers – all made in the north of England – include a Yorkshire Bitter, produced in collaboration with Black Sheep Brewery; a Double IPA, created with Full Circle Brew Co; a Double IPA, brewed with Salt Brewery; and…
After a multi-year hiatus from trade and press tastings, Virgin Wines hosted its twenty-fifth birthday tasting in Shoreditch yesterday. The reason for the return, senior wine buyer Dave Roberts told Drinks Retailing, was to shine a spotlight on the eight special-edition wines the company released for its anniversary. Spanning wines from Spain, Australia, France, Portugal and England, the…
Independent retailers are seeking crumbs of comfort as the key Christmas period approaches, following another tough year in the wake of duty increases, the high cost of living and a subdued economy. Christina Albon, marketing manager at Tanners, described 2025 as “a challenging year”, with the company forced to raise prices to cover higher overheads. “We’re conscious that people’s spending power is…
Uber has collaborated with Highweald Wine Estate in West Sussex to launch a consumer-facing English wine experience – The Grape British Railway. The Grape British Railway – which is set to take place on August 23 and 30 – is a full-day experience that celebrates both train travel and English wine, according to Uber. The experience starts at Kingscote Station…
Master of Malt has released a series of indie single cask and small-batch spirits which will be available beyond its own website and in wider global retail for the first time. The collection includes a 40-year-old Girvan grain whisky, a 29-year-old Tobermory, a 16-year-old Dailuaine and a run of Speyside and Highland single casks. Following this, the team at…
Fine wine merchant Armit Wines is launching a new wine club initiative. The Armit Wine Club offers subscribers access to a “sharply priced” selection of the team’s favourite wines. A case will be put together each quarter with a selection of bottles that pivot on terroir-focused and small-production wines. Armit have said that the initial case will…
According to Reuters today, Archie Norman, Marks & Spencer chairman (M&S), has told lawmakers that a group named Dragonforce were the instigators behind the cyberattack. The cyberattack, which largely impacted M&S during the months of April and May, caused the retailer to pause online shopping for six weeks and cost the business an estimated £300m loss in profits. The retailer is…
