Tag Archive: Jameson

Interview, Part One: Pernod Ricard Chairman and CEO Alex Ricard

Alex Ricard has gotten off to a strong start at the helm of Pernod Ricard. He recently completed his first full fiscal year as Pernod Ricard’s chairman and CEO, a period in which the French drinks giant enjoyed solid sales growth—particularly in the U.S. market. Ricard recently sat down with SND managing editor Peter Zwiebach to discuss progress. Continue reading →

Pernod Ricard Sees Improvement In U.S., With Full Year Sales Up 4%

After a flat performance in the U.S. market a year ago, Pernod Ricard has regained forward momentum, posting a 4% rise in net U.S. sales for its full fiscal year through June. Continue reading →

Top Spirits Brands Enjoy Strong First Half As Tito’s Surge Continues

The U.S. spirits market’s top 50 brands enjoyed a strong first half of this year, with aggregate growth of 4.4% in control states, according to NABCA, and a 3.9% gain in IRI channels. Continue reading →

Pernod Extends Jameson With Upscale “Cooper’s Croze”

Pernod Ricard is innovating at the high end of the fast-rising Jameson franchise with the launch of Cooper’s Croze, a new 86-proof whiskey retailing at around $70 a bottle. Continue reading →

Jameson Reorganizes Portfolio Amid Fast Growth

News Briefs for May 4, 2016

•Sazerac Co. is in talks with Pernod Ricard’s Irish Distillers to acquire the Paddy Irish whiskey brand. Continue reading →