Majestic Wine news and analysis – Page 3
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NewsMajestic Wine trials two new store concepts
The wine retailer has given its Cheam store a new colour-coded layout and a ‘wine fitting’ station
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NewsCity snapshot: Majestic Wine back in the black despite “challenging” home market
Majestic Wine has posted a full year pre-tax profit of £8.3m after reported a loss of £1.5m last year as the improved performance of its Naked Wines business boosted the bottom line. Plus, PZ Cussons warns Nigerian economic troubles will hit profits, NWF Group reports year head of expectations and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsMajestic to focus on Commercial arm in next stage of strategy
Majestic Commercial MD Olivia FitzGerald told The Grocer the division had “been set to one side”
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NewsMajestic tells brands to expect mass delists
It is switching to a buying model similar to that of sister business Naked, with plans to crack down on brands
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InterviewsJoshua Lincoln of Majestic Wine on turning the business around
Sales at the wine business are growing in a turbulent UK wine market, and customer footfall is on the rise too
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NewsMajestic Wine warns of earnings hit as it looks to lure new customers
Majestic Wine plans to plough up to £12m into attracting new customers
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NewsMajestic Wine eyes move away from discounts towards own-label, exclusives and craft beer
The retailer is launching a new own-label gin and plans to work with breweries on exclusive beers
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NewsCity snapshot: Naked Wines drives first half growth at Majestic
Majestic Wine has posted underlying first half sales growth of 4.2% and a return to profitability as its Naked Wines online business saw its US sales jump. Plus, platinum members can read the our full exclusive interview with Tesco’s Dave Lewis and Booker’s Charles Wilson, Remy Cointreau’s first half sales rise and all the rest of this morning’s news from the City.
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NewsHogs Back wins listings with Co-op, Morrisons, Tesco and Majestic
Its flagship Tongham English Ale has rolled into 320 Co-ops, 39 Morrisons and 19 Tesco Express stores…
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NewsDavid Stead joins Majestic Wine as non-executive director
The former CFO of home furnishings retailer Dunelm and finance director at Boots will take up the role next month
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NewsMajestic Wine relaunches 'more interactive' website
Shoppers will have the chance to rate wines and influence Majestic’s range…
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NewsMajestic moving stores to 'franchise-lite' model
“Franchise-lite” partners will gain ability to “grow their income materially” up to £50,000 per year
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NewsCraft brewer Fourpure teams up with Majestic Wine for exclusive IPA launch
The 4% abv beer, Easy Peeler Citrus IPA, will roll out next month in a 300ml can six-pack…
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NewsMajestic boosts sherry offer as fortified wine sales surge
The retailer has introduced Madeira sherry Henriques & Henriques 3yo
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NewsMajestic Wine appoints Julie Buckley as senior buyer
Buckley is a former buyer with Sainsbury’s and Oddbins
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NewsCat Lomax promoted to head of buying at Majestic Wine
Lomax, previously senior buyer for the retailer, takes over the role from Matt Pym, who recently stepped down…
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NewsMajestic ramps up craft beer offer at national and local level
The retailer has challenged store managers to source local brews in a bid to “separate Majestic from the major players”…
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NewsMajestic adds Romanian pinot grigio to online selection
The Cramele Recas wine was selected following blind tasting of over 500 different bottles…
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NewsJohn Colley leaves Majestic Wine to become Hobbycraft CEO
Majestic Wine retail MD John Colley is swapping alcohol for knitting and crochet by becoming the new CEO of Hobbycraft
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NewsMajestic Wine celebrates best ever Christmas
Majestic Wine has reported a bumper Christmas for its retail stores, with like-for-like sales jumping 7.5% – its best ever festive performance.