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Archive for May, 2016

Pernod Ricard updates on US changes

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Pernod Ricard has announced further details of the new structure of its operations in the US, a market that the group considers key to its medium-term goals. Read more

Pernod Shuffles US Execs, Launches Incubation Division

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You may recall, Pernod Ricard USA announced earlier this year that Paul Duffy would be returning to the hot seat this year as chief of the Pernod Ricard North America division. Totday, the company has announced another round of exec changes, effective ... Read more

Pernod Ricard USA Unveils Reorganization, Exec Shuffle

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Pernod Ricard has announced a reorganization of its U.S. unit, including a number of new executive appointments. Pernod Ricard chairman and CEO Alex Ricard said that looking ahead the U.S. marketing team will be reorganized into a series of new … Continue reading

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Farewell Morley Safer

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After more than 7 decades in journalism, Morley Safer is retiring. The longest-tenured member of 60 Minutes announced on Wednesday that he was calling it quits. From Adweek / TV Newser: “After more than 50 years of broadcasting on CBS...

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Impact Databank: Johnnie Walker Leads The Global Value Rankings, But Hennessy Is Climbing

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When it comes to the world’s most valuable spirits brands, there’s Johnnie Walker and then everyone else. Even as the Scotch leader shed more than 2 million cases in volume over the past few years, it continues to ring up … Continue reading

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Bill To Expand Spirits And Wine To Groceries In Colorado Passes Legislature, But Governor Is Undecided

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Colorado’s legislature has approved the biggest change to the state’s liquor regulations since Prohibition, allowing spirits, wine and full-strength beer in grocery stores. But Governor John Hickenlooper says he isn’t yet ready to sign the bill into law, and grocers … Continue reading

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News Briefs for May 12, 2016

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•Beverage alcohol delivery provider Minibar is launching in Indianapolis, marking the company’s foray into the Indiana market. Starting this week, Indianapolis consumers can access the Minibar website and iOS or Android apps to order wine, beer and spirits for local … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for May 12, 2016

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•Brooklyn Brewery is introducing a limited-edition Billion Oyster Saison, billed as a briny saison made with whole oysters. A partnership with the Billion Oyster Project—devoted to 1 billion oysters to New York Harbor as part of its ecosystem restoration and … Continue reading

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Global alcohol consumption falls as China engine stalls – figures

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Declines in China have led to the first annual fall in global alcohol consumption in at least 14 years, according to new Euromonitor figures. Read more

2015 Mouton Cadet Rose

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Constellation Brands’ Mouton Cadat is celebrating its 25th anniversary as the official wine of the Cannes Film festival with the launch of 2015 Limited Edition Mouton Cadet Rose. Read more