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IWSC Emerging Talent in Wine Business Award 2026 Shortlist Announced
The 2026 Emerging Talent in Wine Hospitality awards has released its shortlist, which is made up of five exceptional candidates driven by community building and commercial innovation.
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Announcing the IWSC Emerging Talent in Wine Hospitality 2026 Shortlist
The 2026 Emerging Talent in Wine Hospitality awards has released its shortlist, comprising four outstanding candidates that continue to deliver creative and inclusive wine hospitality experiences.
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IWSC Emerging Talent in Bartending Award 2026 Shortlist Announced
The 2026 Emerging Talent in Bartending awards has released its shortlist, comprising three outstanding candidates that continue to hospitality experiences that are inventive and inclusive.
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Announcing the IWSC No & Low Emerging Talent Awards 2026 Shortlist
Marking its first ever year, the 2026 Emerging Talent in No & Low awards has released its shortlist, comprising three outstanding candidates that continue to advocate for, expand and improve the No & Low category.
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Behind the Aisle: The state of spirits and no & low in UK supermarkets
Spirits Committee member Olivier Ward shares his findings after reviewing Spirits, RTDs and the No & Low offering in UK supermarkets as part of the IWSC National Drinks Retail Awards.
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Putting on the Spritz
From the rapid rise of RTDs and rosé’s unstoppable success, to celebrating the summer of the spritz, it’s been an eventful 12 months for UK retailers on the drinks front. Lucy Shaw speaks to industry leaders across beers, wines and spirits to get the lowdown on the latest trends.
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National Drinks Retail Awards 2026 Results: Recognising retailers setting the pace
The 2026 IWSC National Drinks Retail Awards once again spotlighted the retailers shaping the future of drinks in the UK. From supermarket giants refining their buying strategies to specialist online players redefining customer engagement, this year’s winners reflect a retail landscape where quality, clarity of range and sustainability credentials matter more than ever.
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A conversation with Frank Schindler, Director of ProWein Düsseldorf
As one of the biggest wine and spirits trade shows in the world, ProWein has often acted as a direct reflection of the state of the market. Since joining the team in 2025, Director Frank Schindler reveals what new features and events we should look out for, and what it is that makes ProWein stand out.
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What’s new for the IWSC National Drinks Retail Awards
The IWSC National Drinks Retail Awards continue to evolve to reflect the changing dynamics of the drinks retail landscape, with this year’s awards introducing new categories and incentives designed to better recognise buying excellence, range quality, and the growing influence of online specialists.
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Introducing the IWSC Emerging Talent Awards 2026
Spotlighting the next generation of drinks industry leaders – including a brand‑new No & Low category
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