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‘Our biggest focus moving forward is achieving our five-year growth plan’ – Virgin Wines CEO Jay Wright speaks to Global Drinks Intel

Joe Bates
Last updated: 11/06/2025 at 4:18 PM
By Joe Bates
11 June 2025
9 Min Read

Virgin Wines has returned to profitability and has an ambitious plan to take its business to the next level. Global Drinks Intel talks strategy with the UK-based wine e-tailer’s CEO, Jay Wright.


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Premiumisation and provenance are driving consumer demand, with Virgin Wines investing in exclusive, small-batch collections and co-created winesValue-conscious consumers remain a priority, as seen in the success of Warehouse Wines and smaller pack sizesStrategic partnerships, such as a recent deal with Ocado, and digital upgrades are crucial to secure long-term growthThe road back to profitability has proven challenging - but ultimately rewarding - for Virgin Wines, the UK’s leading direct-to-consumer online wine retailer.After a company-wide cost-cutting programme that netted annual saving

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