Tag Archive: Guinness
Guinness Debuts Blonde American Lager
Diageo Guinness USA has officially unveiled Guinness Blonde American Lager, a line extension aimed at expanding the appeal of the venerable Irish beer brand. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 13, 2014Interview, Part 2: Tom Looney, President, Diageo Guinness USA
In Part 2 of this SND interview, Diageo Guinness USA president Tom Looney discusses plans for the beers in the DGUSA portfolio beyond Guinness, as well as the fate of the pouch business and the group’s latest efforts on the innovation front. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 10, 2014Interview, Part 1: Tom Looney, President, Diageo Guinness USA
Diageo Guinness USA (DGUSA) has a portfolio led by Smirnoff Ice, the biggest brand in the ready-to-drink (RTD) category, as well as Guinness, one of the world’s most iconic beer brands. DGUSA has experienced some rough sledding in recent years, due mainly to the vicissitudes of the RTD business. In the six months ended December 31, 2013, the unit’s net sales fell 10%, following a 6% sales decline in Diageo’s full fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. In April of last year, veteran Diageo executive Tom Looney became DGUSA’s new president, moving from his previous role as Diageo NA’s chief commercial officer. SND executive editor David Fleming met recently with Looney to discuss developments at DGUSA under his leadership. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 8, 2014Diageo’s Shares Rise On Rumors Of Merger With SABMiller
After falling to its lowest point in nearly two months late last week, Diageo’s share price has enjoyed a bounce amid rumors of a potential merger between itself and SABMiller. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 30, 2014Impact Databank: Imported Beer Posts Fourth Straight Year Of Growth In U.S.
While the ongoing struggles of mainstream brews led the total U.S. beer market to decline 1.5% to 2.7 billion (2.25-gallon) cases last year, the imported beer segment enjoyed its fourth consecutive year of growth in 2013. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 6, 2014News Briefs for March 17, 2014
•Global sales of Bordeaux wine slipped last year, as exports to the crucial Chinese market fell by 16% amid the government’s crackdown on luxury gift-giving. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 17, 2014
