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Exclusive: Bacardi’s Pete Carr On The New Alliance With Southern Glazer’s

Editor’s Note: In this exclusive interview, Pete Carr, regional president of Bacardi North America, spoke with Marvin R. Shanken, chairman of M. Shanken Communications, about his company’s new alliance with Southern Glazer’s and what it signifies for the future.

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Posted in News on January 12, 2016

Pernod Ricard Sees U.S. Premiumization Accelerate, With Whisk(e)y Driving Growth

In a presentation that focused on its Americas unit, Pernod Ricard said yesterday it’s tracking an acceleration in the U.S. spirits market’s premiumization trend. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 11, 2015

Absolut Targets Whiskey Trend With Oak-Rested Vodka

With whiskey riding high in the U.S. market, even vodka brands are looking to get in on the brown spirits boom. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 22, 2015

Absolut Writedown Hurts Pernod’s Profits, But Company Carves Out 2% Sales Growth

Pernod Ricard achieved 2% organic sales growth in its recently ended fiscal year (positive currency exchange impact pushed reported sales to +8%), but its flagship Absolut vodka brand is weighing down the French drinks giant. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 27, 2015

News Briefs for June 10, 2015

•Diageo’s Tanqueray gin has unveiled a new juniper-forward limited edition, Tanqueray Bloomsbury. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 10, 2015

News Briefs for June 2, 2015

•Looking to regain momentum behind Absolut vodka, Pernod Ricard plans to launch an oak-aged vodka under the brand this month, Reuters reports. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 2, 2015

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