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News Briefs for December 16, 2011

•Diageo has released a new ad campaign for ultra-premium Cîroc vodka, featuring spokesman and musician Sean “Diddy” Combs, under the tagline “Luck Be a Lady.” Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 16, 2011

Russian Standard Enters International Wine Business With 70% Stake In Italy’s Gancia

Russian Standard, best known as Russia’s leading premium vodka marketer and a top Russian spirits importer and distributor, has entered the global wine business, purchasing a 70% stake in Canelli, Italy-based Gancia for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 15, 2011

News Briefs for December 8, 2011

•The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has opened its latest large-format Fine Wine & Good Spirits store in Philadelphia. Now the largest rebranded PLCB store in the state, the Philadelphia outpost is one of around 10 liquor stores that have recently been renovated under the PLCB’s new, customer-focused retail concept. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 8, 2011

News Briefs for November 30, 2011

•The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is now allowing wine and liquor purchased on its website to be shipped directly to home and business addresses. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 30, 2011

News Briefs for November 2, 2011

MillerCoors, the U.S. joint venture between SABMiller and Molson Coors, reported a decrease in net income of 14.1% in the third quarter ending September 30 to $286.9 million. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 2, 2011

News Briefs for October 4, 2011

•Russian Standard vodka is introducing its Russian Standard Gold variant in the U.S. market beginning this month at around $45 a bottle. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 4, 2011

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