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Bubbly Booming: The U.S. Becomes Champagne’s Top Export Market

The Champagne category is bubbling over in the U.S. market, driven by a dynamic premiumization trend. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 29, 2016

Interview: Moët Hennessy’s Rodney Williams Talks Champagne

Champagne, often considered a leading indicator of the health of the overall wine market, has shown strong growth in the U.S. lately, with volume up 5% to 1.38 million cases and per-case value leaping 20% to $334 last year, according to Impact Databank. Moët Hennessy USA’s Veuve Clicquot and Moët & Chandon combine for 835,000 cases annually, accounting for more than 60% of the total U.S. Champagne category, and both brands showed solid progress in 2015, as Veuve Clicquot climbed 9% and Moët & Chandon grew 4%. SND senior editor Daniel Marsteller recently caught up with Moët Hennessy USA CMO and EVP, brands, Rodney Williams to get an update on conditions in the bubbly segment. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 7, 2016

Hennessy Following Up Banner Year With Continued Expansion In 2016

Hennessy recently celebrated its 250th anniversary, but the Cognac brand is growing so quickly in the U.S. market that its performance resembles that of a hot new product. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 26, 2016

News Briefs for May 20, 2016

•Moët Hennessy USA has unveiled a new special edition of its Ardbeg single malt brand, Dark Cove. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 20, 2016

Moët Hennessy Sales Rise 6% In First Quarter

Moët Hennessy posted an organic revenue increase of 6% to €1 billion ($1.1b) in the three months through March, representing the company’s fiscal first quarter. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 12, 2016

Campari’s $760 Million Deal For Grand Marnier Shakes Up The Liqueur Market

The U.S. market’s top super-premium liqueur brand has a new owner. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 15, 2016

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