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Interview - Tesco group wine director 21 May 2013

Olly Wehring

To coincide with this week's London International Wine Fair, just-drinks managed to secure some time yesterday (20 May) with Dan Jago, the UK and group wine director for Tesco. In the first of this two-part interview, we look at Jago's time in the wine industry, Tesco's relationship with the wine consumer in the UK, and the 'E' word.

Majestic Wine on hunt for new CEO as Lewis quits 19 Feb 15

James Wilmore

UK retailer Majestic Wine has started the search for a new CEO as its current head has left with “immediate effect”.

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Greene King YTD brewing volumes up 19 Jan 15

James Wilmore

Greene King has seen a single-digit lift in year-to-date volumes for its brewing operations helped by its export performance.

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Majestic Wines feels impact from Christmas promos 7 Jan 15

James Wilmore

Majestic Wines, the UK beer, wine and spirits retailer, saw a “challenging” Christmas trading period, with the group blaming promotions from its rivals.

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C&C Group confirms exit from Spirit race 6 Jan 15

James Wilmore

C&C Group has officially confirmed it will not table a rival bid for the UK's Spirit Pub Co, leaving the path clear for Greene King.

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Sparkling wine sales still shining in UK - figures 22 Dec 14

James Wilmore

Sparkling wine continues to be the star performer in the UK off- and on-trade in 2014, while the flavoured vodka category has endured mixed fortunes, according to latest figures.

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Maison Sichel turns to Amazon for UK boost 27 Nov 14

Andy Morton

Maison Sichel is to sell its core brand Sirius Red in the UK through Amazon.