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Interview, Part 2: Britt West, Chief Commercial Officer, Gallo

In the second part of our interview, Gallo chief commercial officer Britt West discusses the company’s growing spirits portfolio, the outlook for High Noon, and how the California-based drinks giant—with wine volume of 85 million cases and spirits volume of 37 million cases—is taking on the challenge of recruiting the next generation of consumers. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 22, 2025

Vodka Marketers Look To Stand Out Amid Competitive Conditions

While vodka has been challenged lately by the rise of RTDs, it remains the largest spirits category in the U.S., despite slipping 3% to 75.4 million cases in 2024, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 16, 2025

News Briefs for April 8, 2025

•Bacardi-owned Patrón Tequila is introducing a 50-ml. size for its high-end Patrón El Alto expression. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 8, 2025

Top Vodkas Aim To Hold Share Amid Challenge From RTDs

The vodka category still reigns supreme in volume terms among all spirits in the U.S. market at 75 million cases in 2024, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 22, 2025

Exclusive: High Noon, Crown Royal Push U.S. Spirits Market To 29th Straight Increase

While conditions have been difficult in the U.S. market over the past year, the spirits category posted its 29th consecutive annual gain by volume, with depletions up 2.5% to 306.6 million 9-liter cases, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 2, 2025

Interview, Part 1: Britt West, EVP And General Manager, Spirit Of Gallo

In addition to being the largest wine marketer both in the U.S. and worldwide, Gallo is now a force in spirits as well, with its Spirit of Gallo division ranking third among all spirits marketers in the U.S. in volume terms according to Impact Databank, after only Diageo and Sazerac, with a market share of approximately 11.5%. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 8, 2024

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