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Diageo Posts U.S. Sales Up 1.6% In Full Fiscal Year 

Diageo saw global sales climb 1.7% organically to $20 billion in its fiscal year ended in June, as operating profit before exceptional items dipped 0.7% to $5.7 billion. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 6, 2025

Blended Scotch Brands Innovate, Premiumize To Find New Audiences

While blended Scotch whisky has seen a slowdown in the U.S. lately, marketers point to premiumization as a saving grace, with some super-premium and luxury brands or expressions bucking the downward trend. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 19, 2024

Impact’s “Hot Brand” Whiskies Tracking Further Growth At Mid-Year

Earlier this year, 14 spirits labels earned Impact “Hot Brand” honors for their 2023 performances, leading industry growth over the past year. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 19, 2024

Diageo’s U.S. Spirits Sales Dip 2% In Fiscal First Half; Depletions Slightly Ahead Of Shipments

Diageo saw its North America business—accounting for 37% of global sales—slip 2% to $4.1 billion in its fiscal first half ended in January, as the company lapped double-digit gains from a year ago across segments including Tequila, whiskey, and RTDs. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 31, 2024

Blended Scotch Players Innovate To Expand Category’s Appeal

After advancing by 2% to 5.8 million cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank, blended Scotch whisky volume was down 3% in control states through the first three quarters of 2023. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 28, 2023

Diageo’s Full-Year Sales Rise 6.5% To Nearly $22 Billion

Diageo has posted organic sales up 6.5% to £17.1 billion ($21.8b) for its fiscal year through June despite a volume decline of 0.8%. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 1, 2023

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