China has agreed to halve its tariffs on Scotch Whisky, a change which is set to allow distillers to compete more effectively in the fast-growing market. Yesterday, after a conversation with Keir ...

Our new soapbox-style feature is part of Retail Ready – a new Drinks Retailing initiative which aims to bring the trade together through an exciting series of podcasts and events to help businesses ...

Alliance Wine has announced that Sarah Benson MW has joined its team after eight years at Co-op, specialising in the Spanish and South American portfolios. Benson has recently been awarded her Master ...

Hallgarten & Novum has added Rhône Valley producer Domaine Graeme and Julie Bott to its portfolio. The wines from the pair will now be available exclusively in the UK through Hallgarten for both the ...

The UK Government yesterday announced a support package for pubs following a backlash over business rates, under which venues ...

Scottish brewer Brewdog is closing the distillery side of its business after 10 years in operation. Located in Ellon, ...

The Wine Society has reported that 2025 was its best Christmas yet, with the highest sales in its 151-year history. Reaching £34.1m, the retailer said that sales were 2.6% higher than during the same ...

The UK’s long-awaited Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has been given a new identity, with the Deposit Management Organisation ...

Virgin Wines has reported a strong Christmas trading performance, with revenue rising 5% year on year over the seven weeks to ...

Leaving behind 2025 and heading into the new year, we caught up with retailers about the trends they expect to see in 2026 ...

Italian winemaking consultant Riccardo Cotarella has entered his first collaboration in Portugal, joining forces with Luisa ...

The Asian and European markets have stepped up in the fine wine sector, according to the latest Liv-ex data. Considering ...