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Missouri Senate Blocks Vote On Franchise Bill, Dealing Blow To State’s Top Wholesaler
The controversial liquor franchise bill that was passed by Missouri’s House of Representatives was blocked from coming to a vote by the state’s Senate on Friday—the last day of the legislative body’s session. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 20, 2013Progress Report: Diageo’s Vodka Brand Launches From 2010
While Diageo has long been the U.S. market’s biggest vodka player, with top-seller Smirnoff and surging Cîroc leading its portfolio, the company has released a plethora of new entries in recent years to diversify its lineup. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 17, 2013Diageo’s Open Offer For More USL Shares Attracts Few Takers
After agreeing to acquire 27.4% of India’s United Spirits Ltd. (USL) last November, Diageo had hoped to add another 26% through an open offer which closed April 26. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 15, 2013News Briefs for May 15, 2013
•Patrón Spirits has appointed Paul Rothenberg vice president, on-premise national accounts. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 15, 2013With Shift To Proximo, Cuervo To Move To Young’s Market In Western States
With Proximo Spirits set to assume U.S. marketing and distribution for Jose Cuervo Tequila from Diageo effective July 1, Young’s Market Co. has announced that it will become Cuervo’s distributor in California, Arizona, Hawaii and its Northwest control states on the same date. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 14, 2013Diageo Maintains Strong Focus On Innovation With Naked Turtle Rum
In a presentation to investors and analysts yesterday, Diageo global innovation director Syl Saller talked about the company’s emphasis on innovation, as well as one new product the company has high hopes for in the U.S. market—Naked Turtle rum. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 10, 2013
