Fine wine investment has leaped since Brexit: These vintages will give you the biggest return on investment November 24, 2016 The market for wine investment has risen 20 per cent in the year to date, boosted by the Brexit vote, a new report has suggested. With uncertainties in traditional markets caused by the vote to leave the European Union, investors wanting to capitalise on weak sterling are looking for alternatives. Read more: It's happening: Majestic Wine is now offering next-day [...]
Currys PC World offers deals on TVs, laptops, kitchen appliances, smart toys and more November 24, 2016 Can't make it out on Black Friday to scoop up the latest tech deals? Do not be afeared. Currys PC World has announced deals on more than 3,500 products in a Black Friday event running until 1 December. The electrical retailer's 10-day event has been running since 21 November, but a fresh set of deals will be released on [...]
Break out the bubbly: Marston’s reports continued profit growth in its premium pubs and beers November 24, 2016 Marston's premium pubs and beers reported profit growth across the board despite cost pressures and economic uncertainty in the sector. The figures The operator of Pitcher & Piano and Revere reported underlying revenue of £905.8m, up seven per cent for the year ended 1 October. Profit before tax increased by seven per cent to £98m. The average profit per pub was up eight [...]
Here’s how the Autumn Statement will affect your local pub November 23, 2016 Without mentioning the pub industry directly, the Autumn Statement laid out a handful of policies that will affect the sector. Here are the industry's top concerns. Increasing the National Living Wage will hurt pubs Wages for over-25s will rise 30p to £7.50 per hour in April 2017, and the rates of National Minimum Wages will increase as [...]
The National Living Wage increase fell short of expectations, moving up only 30p to £7.50 in April 2017 November 23, 2016 The National Living Wage fell short of forecasted expectations. The rate will rise 30p to £7.50 in April 2017, but experts predicted it would rise to £7.60. Chancellor Philip Hammond announced the four per cent increase to wages for over-25s in his Autumn Statement Wednesday. This equals an increase of £500 a year to over a million full-time workers, Hammond said. [...]
Chapel Down toasts to future success with its best harvest and highest quality fruit yet November 23, 2016 English winemaker Chapel Down toasted prolonged profits today as it announced its most successful harvest yet. The Kent-based winery said although yields were down from expectations, it was still the company's third largest harvest, producing the highest ever quality grapes. Frazer Thompson, chief executive, said he is excited about the potential for higher-quality wines created by the harvest, which he [...]
The world’s oldest port brand is now available in Waitrose November 23, 2016 The world's oldest brand of port uncorked plans to sell at Waitrose after a successful launch at Marks & Spencer last month. Kopke, a top-tier port brand that was founded in 1638, has launched its Kopke Reserve Tawny in the major retailer just in time for Christmas. The company is part of the Sogevinus Group, the fifth largest producer [...]
Love Drinks is now the UK distributor for award-winning Australian craft gin distillers Four Pillars November 22, 2016 Love Drinks has been appointed the exclusive UK distributor of Four Pillars Gin. The premium import, distribution and marketing company specialises in representing craft distilled of family-owned brands. Four Pillars, a Yarra Valley-based Australian craft gin distillery, had previously been distributed by Liberty Wines since 2015. Read more: Eight of the best gins to drink in winter [...]
