Tag Archive: Martell
News Briefs for January 16, 2018
•Pernod Ricard has named Jonas Tahlin as chief marketing officer of its U.S. spirits business. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 16, 2018U.S. Cognac Market Surges Past 5-Million-Case Mark
Cognac continues to thrive in the U.S., propelled by the remarkable rise of category leader Hennessy, along with steady progress for leading competitors Rémy Martin, Courvoisier and Martell, and an impressive contribution from relative newcomer d’Ussé. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 17, 2017News Briefs for March 21, 2017
•Online retailer Amazon has launched two-hour wine, beer and spirits deliveries on its Alexa voice shopping platform in select cities. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 21, 2017Interview, Part 2: Pernod Ricard’s Paul Duffy
In the second part of our interview with Paul Duffy, the Pernod Ricard North America chairman and CEO discusses the recent acquisition of craft distiller Smooth Ambler, as well as the company’s efforts in the rising Cognac and Tequila categories. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 15, 2017Interview: Binny’s Brett Pontoni Discusses The Brown Spirits Boom
Chicago-based retail giant Binny’s Beverage Depot has placed a big bet on brown spirits over recent years, building up its inventory of mainstream, craft and rare offerings, and investing in its Whiskey Hotline, manned by a dedicated staff of full-time professionals. With its Scotch, Bourbon and Cognac sales surging, the 35-store chain is now seeing brown spirits enthusiasm extend to Armagnac, American brandy and rum. SND senior editor Christina Jelski recently caught up with Binny’s spirits buyer Brett Pontoni to talk trends in the booming brown spirits arena. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 22, 2017Pernod’s U.S. Upswing Continues In First Quarter, With Sales Rising Nearly 5%
Pernod Ricard followed up solid U.S. sales growth in its last fiscal year with a strong first quarter (ending September 30). Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 20, 2016
