Virgin Wines reports record sales figures

Monday, 24 November 2008

Virgin Wines has recorded its highest weekly sales volume ever, bucking the trend experienced by scores of retailers during the current economic slowdown.

This month the online wine retailer achieved sales of over £1 million, an increase of 20% on the same week in the previous year. The company says that sales are expected to rise throughout December.

Commenting on the success, Jay Wright, managing director at Virgin Wines, said: "We are delighted to have achieved record sales, particularly during the current climate. It's a great sign that companies like Virgin Wines, who offer exceptional customer service and outstanding value, can continue to grow and thrive even in testing market conditions.

"We are looking forward to seeing sales continue to increase as we head towards Christmas."

Richard Branson launched Virgin Wines in 2000.

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Nick Wakefield said:

Good Afternoon,

Interested to read about the profits that Virhgin Wines are making froim their mail order business.

I have to say that, in my experience, as a Discovery Wines customer where a case of 12 is dipatched every month and then billed to one's credit card, the quality of the wines is very poor indeed.

I have taken this up with their Customer Services but has of yet not received a satisfactory reply as to why this should be.

Kind Regards,

Nick Wakefield.

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November 24, 2008
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Jennie James said:

	Having stubbled upon a bottle of Virgin Wines several months ago at Whole Foods, I was quite suprised at how good it is. Normally when I buy a wine because the bottle is pretty, I suffer for it. Then as the market went down I bought stock in Brown Forman, and was happy that Virgin wines, and several of their other brands are favorites of mine, like Southern Comfort, and Jack Daniels.
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Mike Clasper said:

	I agree with the comment above.. quality and value are not applicable to Virgin wines.. there are plenty of other online retailers that do offer value for money, amongst them an italian specialist called Italyabroad.com. I love Italian wines and have tasted the two ranges together and the second is miles better.. Mike Clasper
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