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Cognac On Pace To Hit Major Milestones In U.S. Market This Year

Heading into the spirits market’s crucial holiday selling period, the high-flying Cognac category shows no signs of slowing down. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 10, 2016

In A Category Dominated By Hennessy, Newcomer D’Ussé Cognac Is Rising Fast

The resurgent U.S. market’s Cognac sales were propelled by category leader Hennessy’s 9% gain last year, but smaller brands have been making significant advances—including a newcomer from Bacardi, a company not known for its presence in Cognac. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 11, 2015

Impact Databank: Cognac To Crest 4 Million Cases In The U.S. This Year For First Time

In recent years, the Cognac category has seen a gradual rebound from the economic downturn of 2008-2009, but lately its progress has accelerated markedly. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 26, 2015

Beam Suntory Names Kraft Heinz Veteran As General Manager, U.S. Marketing

Beam Suntory has created a new general manager position to oversee its U.S. marketing. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 17, 2015

News Briefs for July 24, 2015

•Suntory Holdings has sold its Louis Royer S.A.S. Cognac business to France’s Terroirs Distillers for about €100 ($110m). Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 24, 2015

Beam Suntory Sees North America Sales Rise, Preps New Whisky Offering

Beam Suntory reported a strong performance in North America during its fiscal first quarter, ended in March, with growth led by its stable of whiskies, including Maker’s Mark and Canadian Club. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 12, 2015

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