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News Briefs for May 10, 2013

Tito’s Handmade vodka has been installed as the exclusive vodka aboard all United Airlines flights, replacing Absolut, effective May 1. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 10, 2013

Paul Walsh’s Tenure At Diageo Marked By Bold Strategic Moves That Paid Off

When Paul Walsh became COO of Diageo on January 1, 2000, the company was a food and drinks conglomerate whose holdings included Pillsbury and Burger King, in addition to Guinness Brewing and spirits and wine unit United Distillers & Vintners. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 7, 2013

Control States Outpace U.S. Spirits Market, Thanks To Flavor Craze, Whiskies

Control states represent less than a third of U.S. spirits consumption, but they’re at the forefront in terms of market trends, which include a thirst for flavored spirits and a renaissance for whiskies. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 3, 2013

Impact Exclusive: Top 10 Wholesalers Achieve Solid Growth, Look To Further Expansion In 2013

Despite an environment of upheaval marked by control state privatization pushes, changes to state licensing laws and the impact of Hurricane Sandy, the leading U.S. spirits and wine distributors are all in growth mode—and on pace for big gains in 2013. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 26, 2013

Pernod Ricard Notes Tougher Global Climate, But U.S. Sales Remain On Rise

Pernod Ricard posted net sales up 4% organically to €6.7 billion ($8.8b) in the nine months through March, representing the first three quarters of its fiscal year, with the U.S. remaining strong amidst slower growth in many global markets. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 25, 2013

News Briefs for April 23, 2013

•Pernod Ricard’s Absolut vodka has added a new flavor, Absolut Cilantro, to its lineup. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 23, 2013

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