History of the Business Vickery Wines was established in 1989 in Hertfordshire, England as an Australian wine specialist to sell Australian wines into the largely untapped UK and European markets. Islay Kennedy, the principal, is a graduate of Roseworthy College, South Australia and as a result of her time there has an extensive network of contacts throughout the Australian wine industry. The company has established extensive contacts throughout the UK and Europe.  Over the years, Vickery Wines has also established itself as a specialist niche company and is now one of the largest independent Australian wine specialists working in the UK. The company was incorporated in August 1999. Key Personnel in Vickery Wines Victoria Kennedy                      Company Secretary Victoria has a Higher Certificate in wine. She is keen to study for her MW in the future. Other Personnel Alison Cook Accountant Caroline Glover              Shipping Manager / PA Andrea MacKechnie Office Administrator William Leggatt                  IT Consultant Henry Kennedy               Web-design, computer support Method of Trading Vickery Wines trades in a number of different ways, as a commissioned agent, outright purchaser, and also as a broker for the products sold.
		MISSION STATEMENT To maintain long-term, quality relationships with both suppliers and key customers. To be recognized throughout the industry as a company that specializes in the highest quality products. To develop and extend our suppliers’ market base with strategic sales to minimize their exposure to risk To react quickly to change by having a flexible and proactive approach. To meet today’s needs whilst anticipating tomorrow’s requirements To build trusted and transparent relationships with both our suppliers and our customers. To deliver excellence in all aspects of the business, through investment in people, systems and technical know-how. To develop wines of distinction that offers a point of difference. THE WAY FORWARD / FUTURE TRADING REGULATIONS Vickery Wines is keen to work with companies with like-minded principals. To obtain further exclusive agencies from other geographical areas in Australia which we do not currently represent. To continue to place our emphasis on quality and value for money ratios. To open up new markets and establish additional strategic partnerships in other European countries. To obtain increased market penetration throughout the UK and European wine trade via Off Trade retail outlets, Direct Mail, wholesale, Internet and On Trade restaurants clubs and pubs. To work jointly with our suppliers and customers to establish and build brands.

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