We’ve talked to a ton of distributors over the past week to get a feel for how they’re adapting in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. One common theme, no
On-Premise Closed for Business
Dear Client: The on-premise is now shut down in more than half the states in the U.S. In our latest tally, we identified 28 states that have ordered bars and
Naked Wines suspends orders but indies carry on
Online retailer Naked Wines has announced it is not taking any more orders for the time being but many independent and fine wine merchants in the UK and elsewhere are
Customers boost online retailer sales but fulfillment concerns remain
Specialist wine retailers are reporting booming online wine sales as customers turn to online delivery, but there are some concerns about maintaining fulfilment. Tom Ashworth, CEO of Yapp Brothers said
Many More Mandatory On-Premise Closings; The Rise of the Neo-Speakeasy?
Dear Client: By now, over 20 states have all announced the closure of bars and restaurants in wake of COVID-19, while still allowing carryout and delivery. That list includes: California
London wine club 67 Pall Mall to remain open, quoting Churchill
Despite the escalating Covid-19 crisis in London, private members’ wine club 67 Pall Mall has today announced its decision to stay open with rousing words from wartime British statesman Winston
The show goes on: New products that would’ve launched at ProWein
Despite ProWein’s cancellation due to the ongoing threat posed by coronavirus (Covid-19), business in the trade goes on, even though the show on this occasion has not. Here’s db’s rundown
Wines from Spain annual trade tasting postponed
Wines from Spain has announced it will postpone its annual trade tasting in London. The event, which was meant to take place at London’s Sky Garden on 31 March, will
What is Burgundy? Part four: The Burgundian Inheritance
In the last instalment of our look at Burgundy’s shape-shifting borders, Duke Charles was on the verge of a war that would bring his house and duchy to ruin, while
Aldi to boost core wine range by 50%
UK retailer Aldi is looking to boost its core wine range by 50% with the trials of around 35 new core lines, as it considers retiring its Lot Series range
