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How LCB delivers Christmas in time

How LCB delivers Christmas in time

UK The Drinks Business Dec 2, 2025 Market Trends

London City Bond's handling of Christmas logistics reveals something interesting about how UK wine and spirits buying patterns have shifted – the festive peak used to be spread across months, but now it's compressed into just a few weeks in December as customers tighten their belts and maximise credit terms. They're dealing with up to 23,000 orders in a single week, which means relying on experienced warehouse staff rather than quick training temp workers, especially when you're dealing with sophisticated picking equipment and holding 11 million cases in stock.

A first as the Réunion des Gastronomes serves English Sparkling Wine at its annual banquet

A first as the Réunion des Gastronomes serves English Sparkling Wine at its annual banquet

UK WineGB Nov 24, 2025 Market Trends

English Sparkling Wine just hit a major milestone—the Réunion des Gastronomes served it at their annual banquet instead of Champagne for the first time ever. Wine GB's CEO used the moment to highlight that English sparkling exports are up 35% year-on-year and winning serious international accolades, though she's also pushing for a duty freeze in the upcoming budget since the UK currently has the highest duty rate in Europe for domestic wine producers.