Skinnygirl To Launch Line Of California Wines
Next month, Beam Inc. will launch three new low-calorie California wines under the Skinnygirl brand umbrella, Wine Spectator reports. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 17, 2012Exclusive: Impact Databank’s Analysis Of Pernod Ricard’s U.S. Progress
While Pernod Ricard’s 8% net sales growth to €4.61 billion ($6b) in the six months through December was driven largely by an 18% surge in its emerging market business (identical to rival Diageo’s), Pernod’s U.S. net sales also enjoyed a healthy uptick, rising 5% over the period. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 16, 2012Legendary Henri Jayer Burgundy Collection Nets Record For Christie’s
Wines from the private cellar of the late Henri Jayer, a legendary Burgundian winemaker and collector, were auctioned February 10 at Christie’s Hong Kong, establishing a litany of world records, reports Wine Spectator. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 16, 2012News Briefs for February 16, 2012
•Champagne shipments to the U.S. enjoyed double-digit growth in 2011, according to the French Federation of Wine and Spirits Exporters (FEVS). Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 16, 2012Exclusive: At Tenth Anniversary, Two Buck Chuck Holding At 5 Million Cases, But Down Slightly Since 2008
When Charles Shaw—better known as “Two Buck Chuck”—hit Trader Joe’s shelves in 2002, the Bronco Wine Co. brand sparked a phenomenon that few industry observers believed would last. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 15, 2012Pershing Square’s Stake In Beam Valued At Around $1.13 Billion
Beam Inc.’s largest shareholder, Pershing Square Capital Management, led by activist investor Bill Ackman, held 20.8 million shares worth about $1.13 billion, or roughly one-eighth of Beam’s current market capitalization, at the close of last year, according to a recent filing. Continue reading →
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