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Daily Archive: June 9, 2023

Duckhorn Expecting Full-Year Sales Of About $400 Million

Duckhorn has raised its full-year guidance despite a slight decline in sales in its third quarter ending in April. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 9, 2023

Supreme Court Sides With Jack Daniel’s In Trademark Case

The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously in favor of Brown-Forman and Jack Daniel’s in its trademark dispute with VIP Products’ dog toy called “Bad Spaniels, The Old No. 2,” overturning an appeals court ruling that the high court said was erroneous in finding the toy protected under the First Amendment due to its parodic nature. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 9, 2023

Diageo Officially Names Debra Crew CEO

Following the passing of longtime chief executive Ivan Menezes earlier this week, Diageo announced this morning that it has officially appointed former chief operating officer Debra Crew as CEO of the company. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 9, 2023

Flaviar Acquires Fellow E-Commerce Company Barcart

Flaviar has acquired fellow e-commerce player Barcart for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 9, 2023

WSWA Says Spirits And Wine Continued To Slide In April

The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) report that spirits and wine volume continued to decline in the month of April, down a combined 7% through the first four months of 2023. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 9, 2023

News Briefs for June 9, 2023

•Dewar’s is launching 19 Year Old The Champions Edition. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 9, 2023