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Niche Player Cognac Ferrand Projects 30% Expansion For 2012

Led by president and majority owner Alexandre Gabriel, Cognac Ferrand has a brand portfolio that sold 70,000 cases in the U.S. last year across its Pierre Ferrand Cognac, Cerbois Armagnac, Mathilde liqueurs, Plantation rum, Daron Calvados and Citadelle gin brands. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 22, 2012

News Briefs for February 9, 2012

•San Francisco’s Gordon Biersch Brewing Company has announced its 2012 “big bottle” program, featuring a series of limited-edition craft brews packaged in 750-ml. bottles. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 9, 2012

Moët Hennessy’s Profits Rise 18% In 2011 On Revenue Increase Of 8%

Moët Hennessy’s net revenue increased 8% to €3.52 billion ($4.62b) in 2011, as profits from recurring operations for the year jumped 18% to €1.1 billion ($1.44b). Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 3, 2012

News Briefs for January 23, 2012

•Global Cognac sales hit a new record last year, according to the Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC). Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 23, 2012

News Briefs for January 19, 2012

•Rémy Cointreau’s revenues jumped 18.2% to €821 million ($1.05b) in the nine-month period ended December 30, driven by 30% growth to €476 million ($615m) for its Rémy Martin Cognac brand, whose shipments to China surged ahead of Chinese New Year. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 19, 2012

Walgreens Unveils New Store Concept Featuring Sushi Bar, Upscale Wine, Spirits And Beer

Walgreens debuted a 27,000-square-foot, high-end flagship store in Chicago earlier this week. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 13, 2012

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