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News Briefs for April 26, 2013

•Toronto-based Corby Distilleries, a subsidiary of Pernod Ricard, has been granted exclusive rights to represent The Wine Group’s portfolio in Canada for the next five years. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 26, 2013

Jonathan Yusen Promoted To President of William Grant & Sons USA

William Grant & Sons has promoted from within to fill the top executive role at its U.S. subsidiary, naming Jonathan Yusen managing director and president of William Grant & Sons USA. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 16, 2013

William Grant Looks To Ignite U.S. Growth For Namesake Scotch Through Multicultural Segment

While a huge brand globally at 4.5 million cases, William Grant & Sons’ Grant’s Scotch whisky has taken a secondary role in the company’s U.S. portfolio behind the thriving Glenfiddich, Sailor Jerry, Hendrick’s and Tullamore D.E.W. brands, among others. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 16, 2013

IMPACT Seminar Snapshot: Ed Shirley And Simon Hunt On Global Brand-Building

A year ago this month Shanken News Daily exclusively broke the news that Bacardi Ltd. had tapped consumer goods veteran Ed Shirley as its new president and CEO. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 27, 2013

EXCLUSIVE: William Grant Promotes Hunt To Chief Commercial Officer

William Grant & Sons, Ltd. has promoted Simon Hunt to the newly created position of chief commercial officer. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 20, 2013

News Briefs for March 5, 2013

•Stolichnaya parent company SPI Group is reportedly eyeing a takeover of Poland’s debt-ridden Central European Distribution Group (CEDC). Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 5, 2013

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