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Archive for February, 2016

Forget Baby Boomers at your peril – Consumer Trends

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In the latest of his consumer trends articles, Ben Cooper highlights the potential still on offer for drinks companies from the Baby Boomers out there. Read more

Pernod Shuffles Executives, With Duffy Returning To U.S.

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Pernod Ricard announced a series of executive changes this morning as it released its results for the half-year through December. Among them, Paul Duffy, currently chairman and CEO of the Absolut Company, has been named chairman and CEO of Pernod … Continue reading

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Pernod Ricard’s H1 performance by region – Focus

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Earlier today, Pernod Ricard reported a 7% rise in sales in the six months to the end of December. Here's a look at the performance of the company's major spirits, wine and Champagne brands in the year-to-date, as well as a rundown of the top-line figures by region. Read more

Pernod Ricard targets US through unit, executive shake-up

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Pernod Ricard has upped its focus on the US spirits market, through a "simplification" of its regional structure in the Americas, and has readied a raft of executive switches that sees several changes of divisional leader. Read more

Alert, Paul Duffy Returns as Pernod Ricard’s US Chief

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In line with its first half results ending December 30, 2015, Pernod Ricard announced a number of management shuffles this morning. Most notably for the U.S., Paul Duffy is returning as chairman and ceo of Pernod Ricard North America, and chief of Pern... Read more

Half-year sales lift for Pernod Ricard, profit growth forecast for full-year

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Pernod Ricard has reported a high single-digit rise in sales in its first half, with the earlier Chinese New Year benefiting its second quarter. Read more

A Few Takeaways from the Preliminary California Grape Crush Report

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Southern Glazer’s Expands Footprint into Nebraska, possibly SD and ND

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Southern Wine & Spirits is setting up shop in Nebraska with the acquisition of Omaha-based Sterling Distributing Company. Once the Southern-Glazer's transaction closes in the second quarter, Sterling will be integrated into the new footprint. Read more

Southern Wine & Spirits acquires Sterling Distributing Company

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Southern Wine & Spirits of America has agreed to purchase Nebraska-based wine and spirits wholesaler Sterling Distributing Company. Read more

Exclusive: Southern Enters Nebraska, Acquiring Sterling

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Southern Wine & Spirits has reached an agreement to acquire Sterling Distributing Company of Nebraska, in a deal that gains Southern entry into one of the few non-franchise markets where it hasn’t been present. The Omaha-based Sterling is one of Nebraska’s … Continue reading

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