Tag Archive: Diageo North America
Diageo’s Sales Slip 1.3% On Emerging Market Woes, But North America Still Shows Growth
Diageo posted a global sales decline of 1.3% for the three months through March, as economic weakness across emerging markets was only partially offset by continuing progress in North America and Europe Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 17, 2014Exclusive: Whiskies Lead Impact’s Spirits “Hot Brands” List
Impact’s annual “Hot Brands” spirits honor roll leaves little doubt that the brown spirits segment—led by whisk(e)y—continues to be the key driver behind gains in the overall spirits market. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 19, 2014Stephen Rust To Lead Diageo Chateau & Estate; Schubert To Head Up New Canada-Control State Division
Diageo North America has tapped senior executive Stephen Rust to become president of its Diageo Chateau & Estate (DC&E) wine unit. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 7, 2014Diageo’s Post-Cuervo Tequila Strategy Emerges, With Two Deals In Three Weeks
Speaking to SND just after Diageo’s joint play for prestige Tequila DeLéon with Sean Combs, Diageo North America president Larry Schwartz said his company was eyeing more activity in Tequila. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 27, 2014Diageo Is Bullish On DeLeón, But Is Also Open To More Tequila Deals
Diageo North America president Larry Schwartz is intent on quickly replacing the profitability lost with the departure of Jose Cuervo from the company’s Tequila portfolio, and while he’s extremely bullish on the prospects of both Don Julio and new acquisition DeLeón, he says that more moves may soon be on the way. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 9, 2014
