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News Briefs for March 7, 2024

•Champagne shipments to the U.S. plunged last year following the pandemic boom, with value down 15% to 800 million euros ($872m) on a 20% decrease in volume to 27 million bottles (2.3m cases), according to the Comite Champagne. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 7, 2024

Pernod Turns To Company Veteran McQuaid To Accelerate U.S. Growth

In case you missed yesterday’s news alert, Pernod Ricard North America will begin 2024 with new leadership, as the drinks giant named 25-year company veteran Conor McQuaid as CEO, effective January 1. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 29, 2023

Pernod Ricard’s Sales Jump 17% To $10.7 Billion In Full Fiscal Year

Pernod Ricard saw sales climb 17% on an organic basis to €10.7 billion ($10.7b) in its fiscal year through June, driven by price increases as well as “strong recovery in the on-trade, resilience in the off-trade, and rapid rebound in travel retail,” according to the company. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 1, 2022

Pernod Ricard Creates “American Whiskey Collective” To Boost Up And Coming Brands

Pernod Ricard is creating a new dedicated business unit called the American Whiskey Collective as it looks to markedly expand the presence of brands like Jefferson’s, Rabbit Hole, Smooth Ambler, and TX in the coming years. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 1, 2022

Pernod Ricard’s First-Half Sales Rise 17% To $6.8 Billion

Pernod Ricard posted a buoyant set of results for its fiscal first half ended in December, with sales up 17% to €6 billion ($6.8b) and profit from recurring operations jumping 22% to €2 billion ($2.3b). Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 10, 2022

News Briefs for November 1, 2021

•Johnnie Walker has unveiled High Rye Blended Scotch Whisky, which features a unique mash bill of 60% rye aged in American oak barrels, along with some of the notable single malts that make up the traditional Johnnie Walker blend, including Cardhu, Caol Ila, and Glenkinchie. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 1, 2021

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