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Interview, Part Two: Pernod Ricard CEO Alex Ricard

In Part Two of Impact’s exclusive interview with Alex Ricard, Pernod Ricard’s new CEO discusses his plans to revitalize Absolut and Chivas Regal in the U.S. market, and touches on the company’s flurry of activity in its wine business. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 27, 2015

Pernod Adds To U.S. Irish Whiskey Stable With Upscale Yellow Spot

Pernod Ricard is launching its high-end Yellow Spot Irish whiskey in the U.S. market, beginning this month. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 13, 2015

China, U.S. Weigh Down Pernod Ricard’s Sales, Profits As Alex Ricard Takes Helm

New Pernod Ricard CEO Alex Ricard is taking the helm at a time when the company’s struggles in two key markets—the U.S. and China—are weighing down sales and profits. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 12, 2015

Building Boom: With Irish Whiskey On Fire, New Distilleries Are Sprouting

In the forlorn Liberties section of Dublin, once home to textile mills and long before that whiskey making, brothers Stephen and Jack Teeling are building the city’s first new distillery in 125 years. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 4, 2014

News Briefs for July 29, 2014

•New court documents filed in California have revealed that Pernod Ricard-owned Irish Distillers has sold roughly $1.5 billion worth of Jameson in the U.S. over the past 10 years. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 29, 2014

Pernod Sets Out Global Ambitions For Jameson, Looking To Double Sales By 2020

With Jameson Irish whiskey continuing to soar in the U.S. and globally, brand owner Pernod Ricard is doubling down on the brand, announcing its intention to double Jameson’s sales to €1 billion ($1.4b) by 2020. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 16, 2014

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