Monthly Archive: May 2011
Donald Hess Retiring From Hess Family Estates After Illustrious Career
Donald Hess, who’s led his family-owned business for more than 50 years, is retiring from day-to-day management of Hess Family Estates and other family ventures effective June 30. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 9, 2011News Briefs For May 9, 2011
• New York-based Relevant Group has been tapped as the global agency of record for Stolichnaya Elit, and will be charged with creating a multi-channel marketing strategy, brand development, above-the-line advertising and creative, experiential activations and digital duties related to the ultra-premium Stolichnaya extension. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 9, 2011Italian Wine Shows Resilience As Argentina Surge Continues In US
Bottled wine imports climbed by more than 7% in 2010, according to Impact Databank, thanks to a strong performance by Italy and sharp increases by Argentina, Spain, Germany and New Zealand. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 6, 2011Interview With Bill Newlands, President, North America, Beam Global
As Fortune Brands prepares to divest its golf and home products businesses and focus solely on spirits, Beam Global Spirits & Wine is seeing some of its best results in recent memory, including a 17% jump in net sales to $673 million during 2011’s first quarter. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 6, 2011Sams Wines And Spirits Former Owner Returns To Retailing With Chicago Start-Up Play
Brian Rosen, former owner of Chicago retailer Sam’s Wines & Spirits with father Fred and brother Darryl, has returned to retailing as a full-time consultant to Evolution Wines & Spirits, a Chicago-area start-up led by Indiana businessman Richard Salberg, who is 100%-owner of the operation. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 6, 2011Darden Outlines New Growth Plan, Looking to Double Number of LongHorn Units In 10 Years
Darden Restaurants has outlined growth projections for its brands, which include plans to roughly double the size of LongHorn Steakhouse over the next 10 years. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 6, 2011
