Majestic Wine’s commercial arm has signed contracts to supply wine to 32 chains of British hotels, leisure clubs and golf resorts, with the aim of becoming one of the UK’s largest trading suppliers.
The wine specialist will supply still and sparkling wines across the McDonald’s Hotels & Resorts chain’s 32 locations as part of a multi-year agreement. These include the flagship Bath Spa Hotel, The Drumossie Hotel in Inverness, the four-star The Bear Hotel in Woodstock and Elmer’s Hotel & Spa in the New Forest. Other properties in the portfolio include luxury hotels, spas, leisure clubs and golf resorts.
Majestic Commercial said the deal is a high-profile addition to its “rapidly growing portfolio” which includes 3,000 gastropubs, bars, restaurants, fine-dining restaurateurs, hotels and event venues across the UK.
The B2B division has been a key driver for the group following its demerger from Naked Wines and its acquisition by Fortress Investment Group in 2019, and has reported “significant growth” since COVID-19, with three It has recorded double-digit sales growth for consecutive years. The company says it hopes to accelerate its growth strategy and become one of the UK’s largest suppliers of wine to trade within the next five years.
Maria Lopez, general manager of Majestic Commercial, said she was “extremely pleased” to have been chosen as the exclusive wine supplier to McDonald’s Hotels & Resorts, saying it was “a great opportunity for Majestic Commercial to become an on-trade and hospitality supplier.” “This is a testament to the unique proposition we can offer our customers.” .
“Everyone majestic “Commercial is excited to begin working with them to enhance wine lists across hotels and resorts and drive profitable growth for both businesses,” she said. “Our plans to set up are progressing well. majestic As the UK’s largest and most trusted wine supplier, we serve the trading and hospitality industries commercially and this partnership with McDonald’s represents another important step in our growth journey. ”
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