Poundstretcher sold to Majestic Wine owner Fortress
US investment firm snaps up UK discount retail chain ‘with huge potential’ for undisclosed sum
March 2024
‘Complex’ post-Brexit tax rules means price rises for UK wine drinkers
Wine Society describes planned alcohol duty changes as ‘ludicrous, expensive and probably unworkable’
May 2022
David Williams's wines of the week
Majestic regains its power
King of the high street, Majestic is going back to its roots, sats David Williams
August 2021
Fortress-led group increases offer for Morrisons to £6.7bn
Majestic Wine owner attempts to fend off rival suitor and win over reluctant shareholders
January 2020
The Christmas retail winners and losers
Find out who fared well and who had a turkey over the crucial festive shopping season
October 2019
David Williams's wines of the week
Majestic wines with a regal touch
After a tough year, Majestic returns with an offering that is anything but boring, says David Williams
June 2019
Does Majestic's move online spell the end for high street wine?
Majestic Wine shares plunge after company suspends dividend
Majestic Wine shares rise as US hedge fund joins bidders for stores
Observer business agenda
Old wines, new label: is Majestic about to disappear from the high street?
April 2019
Majestic Wine could sell all UK stores in shift online
Britain’s largest specialist wine retailer mulling options for its 200 UK outlets as sales slow
March 2019
Majestic Wine to close stores and rebrand under Naked name
Retailer to focus on its online and international business amid decline of the high street
November 2018
Majestic Wine to stockpile 1m extra bottles for no-deal Brexit
Retailer will hold up to 1.5m more bottles of European wine as part of emergency planning
June 2018
British consumers develop taste for east European wines
Majestic Wine says drinkers are turning to good-value wines from new markets to offset price rises
May 2018
David Williams's wines of the week
Majestic’s reign continues
With more than 200 stores, Majestic is a huge high-street presence and there is plenty to enjoy on its new list. Here are three highlights, says David Williams
January 2018
Majestic Wine toasts strong sales of English festive fizz
Sales rise 4.1% in crucial 10-week festive period, with English sparkling wine soaring courtesy of Brexit-effect on sterling
November 2017
Sales of dry sherry soar as hipster generation drives revival
Popularity of premium varieties arrests long-term decline thanks to cocktails and tapas restaurants, says Majestic Wine
January 2017
UK Christmas retail: the winners and losers
Majestic Wine sales up 7.5% over firm's 'biggest ever' Christmas period
November 2016
Weak pound could boost English wine, says Majestic boss
Shoppers are expected to look for alternatives including English fizz as cost of importing in euros or dollars increases
