Hospitality industry leaders have stepped up campaigning to ensure that the June 21 relaxation of Covid restrictions in England is implemented, amid rising concerns…
Hospitality industry leaders have stepped up campaigning to ensure that the June 21 relaxation of Covid restrictions in England is implemented, amid rising concerns…
The Wine Society is now open for business again having made “vital changes to its warehouse operations” to ensure the safety of its staff. It is now offering a reduced service and it said it expects demand to be high. The online retailer said wines are available to order in full unmixed cases, which will either be 12 or six-bottle cases. Liz Cerroti, director of…
Three in five UK drinks retailers fear their businesses will be materially impacted by consumers staying indoors due to coronavirus fears. Social distancing has become the buzz phrase du jour as governments around the world encourage people to work from home and avoid large gatherings. Handshakes and double cheek kisses are out. Hand sanitisers and face masks are now in. Shelves have been stripped of…
Messe Düsseldorf has decided to postpone Prowein due to fears about the spread of the novel coronavirus. The event was due to take place on March 15-17, but preparations have been plunged into chaos as the virus spreads across Europe. Messe Düsseldorf said it is following recommendations from the German government’s crisis management team “This decision was not an easy one for all concerned,” said…
Naked Wines’ UK business enjoyed 12.2% year-on-year growth in the 10 weeks to December 31 as shoppers stocked up on cases ahead of Christmas. Majestic Wine’s retail estate also grew, by a more modest 1.5%, while fine wine division Lay & Wheeler saw sales grow 5.3% and B2B sales were up 3.5%. Meanwhile, Naked Wines saw sales rise 21% in the US and 14.8% in…
Family-owned Austrian winery Höpler is launching a new, online wine subscription club for UK fans. The Höpler Wine Club aims to capitalise on the trend for Austrian wines in the UK by providing British consumers with wines from its vineyard that are not yet widely available in the market. Twice a year the club will provide wine enthusiasts with the opportunity to discover a selection…
Aldi customers can now buy their wines online, the discount retailer announced today. The service, which went live today, offers customers nearly 100 different wines in cases of six. Aldi has also created a number of ready-made mixed cases showcasing the breadth and depth of its range. While some wines, such as the Exquisite Collection Clare Valley Riesling, will be familiar to Aldi wine buyers…
Leading online retailer Virgin Wines is hiring 80 new temporary members to staff to cope with what it expects to be its busiest Christmas yet. The retailer is planning for sales to rise 33% this Christmas. Last year saw like-for-like December sales at Virgin Wines up 20% year on year. Prosecco sales were up 170% and the company sold some 120,000 cases of wine. “We’re…
