Daily Archive: February 16, 2016
News Alert: Southern Creates New Transatlantic Division To Handle Bacardi Business
With Bacardi opting last month to align with the new Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits across all its markets, Southern has formed a new division, Transatlantic Spirits, to handle Bacardi’s brands. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 16, 2016Bourbon Growth Leads Beam Suntory To Americas Sales Rise
Beam Suntory posted a mid-single-digit sales increase in its Americas region for 2015, led by strong progress for its Bourbon stable. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 16, 2016Treasury Wine Estates Opens New Unit To House Australian Regional Wines
Treasury Wine Estates has created a new division to market its portfolio of regional Australian wine brands, including Coldstream Hills, Devil’s Lair, Seppelt, T’Gallant, Heemskerk and Saltram, among others. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 16, 2016Bacardi Makes Its Case To U.S. Government In Effort To Regain Havana Club Trademark
Bacardi Ltd. has officially petitioned the U.S. government to reverse a recent decision on the Havana Club trademark—and return it to Bacardi. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 16, 2016DISCUS, Wine Institute Weigh In On TTB’s Kroger-SWS Ruling
The Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. (DISCUS) and the Wine Institute have issued a statement advising their members against participating in retailer Kroger’s initiative to allow distributor Southern Wine & Spirits to set its shelf display plans and accept voluntary payment from suppliers to help pay for it. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 16, 2016News Briefs for February 16, 2016
•Santa Margherita USA is launching a new ad campaign behind its namesake wine brand. Continue reading →
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