Monthly Archive: November 2016
Empire Excoriates Breakthru Offer, Calling It An “Outrageous Publicity Stunt”
Hours after Breakthru Beverage Group made what it termed an “aggressive and substantial” offer for Empire Merchants, Empire said it wasn’t for sale—and excoriated Breakthru’s play in an exclusive statement to SND. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 11, 2016Breakthru Makes Offer For Empire Amid Controversy
Breakthru Beverage Group has made an offer to acquire New York’s Empire Merchants, in a blockbuster move that would make Breakthru the U.S. market’s second-largest spirits and wine distributor. Continue reading →
Beam Suntory Chairman Denies Discord With Suntory Holdings As Integration Continues
Speaking in New York yesterday, Beam Suntory chairman and CEO Matt Shattock said press reports of tension between the Beam and Suntory management teams over the summer were “overblown,” and predicted bright skies ahead for the company. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 11, 2016News Briefs for November 11, 2016
•Diageo’s Ketel One is introducing an on-pack virtual reality kit this holiday season. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 11, 2016Billionaire Restaurateur Tilman Fertitta Talks Plans For Latest Acquisition, New York’s BR Guest
Tilman Fertitta, the billionaire owner of hospitality group Landry’s, Inc., has his sights set on New York, where Landry’s is poised to become one of the largest independent restaurant operators via Fertitta’s deal to acquire the BR Guest portfolio of brands. Continue reading →
Diageo Unveils New Mixology Program For Johnnie Walker
Diageo North America has launched a national mixology program for Johnnie Walker, aimed at expanding the repertoire of flavors used in Scotch whisky cocktails. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 10, 2016
