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Pernod Sees Q1 Sales Slip, Expects Second-Half Improvement

Pernod Ricard reported sales down 7.6% on an organic basis to €2.38 billion ($2.77b) for its fiscal first quarter ended in September, attributed to inventory adjustments in the U.S., unfavorable foreign exchange impact, and the company’s divestiture of its table wine unit. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 16, 2025

Tequila’s Luxury Tier Tops 6 Million Cases, Doubling In Four Years’ Time

Tequila’s U.S. case volume has more than doubled since 2010, and the category is one of the most dynamic in the spirits sector again this year. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 7, 2022

Led By Patrón, Luxury Tequila Soars In The U.S.

The U.S. market’s luxury Tequila segment continues to surge to new heights. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 17, 2018

News Briefs for January 18, 2018

•Pernod Ricard has acquired the remaining minority stake in Avion Tequila that it didn’t already own. Pernod took majority control of Avion in 2014. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 18, 2018

Interview, Part 2: Pernod Ricard’s Paul Duffy

In the second part of our interview with Paul Duffy, the Pernod Ricard North America chairman and CEO discusses the recent acquisition of craft distiller Smooth Ambler, as well as the company’s efforts in the rising Cognac and Tequila categories. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 15, 2017

Pernod Ricard Sees Improvement In U.S., With Full Year Sales Up 4%

After a flat performance in the U.S. market a year ago, Pernod Ricard has regained forward momentum, posting a 4% rise in net U.S. sales for its full fiscal year through June. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 1, 2016

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