For the off trade

Buyers, owners and staff mostly from off licences, supermarkets, shops, wholesalers and wine merchants know that a visit to the Fair is an opportunity not to be missed:

Discover - taste from an incredible selection of over 20,000 wines - including over 10,000 niche and smaller producers.
Learn - take part in dozens of feature seminars and tutored tastings.
Confidence - the opportunity to talk to the actual winemakers of the wines that you stock can be so inspiring.
Network - there are 30,000 wine trade people at the Fair; who will you
bump into?
A great day - this industry is passionate about wine, and the future of the industry, so make sure you're part of it.

In fact the event works on many levels; from an educational platform, to being probably the best networking opportunity in the industry. But it's the actual business that gets done at the Fair that makes it really stand out.

To register for a free visitor badge, click here.

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STOP PRESS!

Note the following OFF TRADE sessions taking place in the Wine Intelligence Theatre:

Tuesday 18th: 11.15 am - 12.15 pm:

Beyond 3-for-£10: Is premiumisation back on retailers' agendas?

Adapting to the pressures of the economic downturn has forced retailers to redefine their wine offer. But are consumers now becoming more willing to trade up and, if so, how can the market ensure it capitalises on this growing confidence?

Justin James, Sainsbury's Beers, Wines and Spirits Category manager and Rowan Gormley, Founder of Naked Wines will be among the panel sharing their perspective at a discussion hosted by Off Licence News Editor Rosie Davenport.

Please contact sarah.corbett@william-reed.co.uk to register.

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Wednesday 19th: 3.30 pm - 4.45 pm

What independent merchants need to do to maximise sales and make the most of increased interest in their sector

Harpers Wine & Spirit

The interest in the independent wine merchant sector has never been greater as producers look for more profitable routes to market in an increasingly price competitive UK wine sector. Producers, agents, importers and merchants discuss what independents need to make the most of this opportunity.

For further information please contact richard.siddle@william-reed.co.uk

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Wednesday 19th: 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm

What's the future for high street wine retailing?

The landscape of wine retailing has changed immeasurably in the last year. But despite the loss of First Quench, the UK's largest off-licence chain, business is booming for independents and many big operators. A wave of new retailers are also seizing the opportunity and taking on stores.

Off Licence News Editor Rosie Davenport hosts a discussion panel featuring Simon Baile, Oddbins' Managing Director, Jonathan Butt, Managing Director of Butt Naked Drinks and former Head of Global Sourcing at First Quench, Philip Amps, Owner of Amps Fine Wine and Matthew Dickinson, Commercial Director at Thierry's, discussing how retailers can succeed on the high street and the sector's long-term viability.

To register, please contact sarah.corbett@william-reed.co.uk

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