Tag Archive: Tequila
Heaven Hill’s Lunazul Aims To Hold Price Amid Competition In Accessibly-Priced 100%-Agave Segment
Impact “Hot Prospect” Lunazul Tequila, owned by Heaven Hill Distilleries, was among the first 100%-agave brands seeking to compete at accessible price points long dominated by Jose Cuervo, Sauza and other mixto Tequilas. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 4, 2012Exclusive: Impact Databank’s Survey Of The World’s Top Spirits Brands By Retail Value
Impact Databank is set to release its exclusive analysis of the world’s top 100 spirits brands by retail sales value, which shows total top-100 retail revenues rising by 6.5% to $77.3 billion last year. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 14, 2012Exclusive: Impact Databank’s Analysis Of Pernod Ricard’s U.S. Progress
While Pernod Ricard’s 8% net sales growth to €4.61 billion ($6b) in the six months through December was driven largely by an 18% surge in its emerging market business (identical to rival Diageo’s), Pernod’s U.S. net sales also enjoyed a healthy uptick, rising 5% over the period. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 16, 2012News Briefs for February 13, 2012
•Commenting on recent reports that Diageo’s Cîroc vodka partner Sean “Diddy” Combs is eyeing entry into the Tequila category, Diageo North America president Ivan Menezes told investors late last week the company was unconcerned about Combs potentially going his own way in Tequila. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 13, 2012Emerging Markets, Johnnie Walker Propel Diageo’s Sales, Profits In Fiscal First Half
Diageo enjoyed solid sales and profit growth in the first half of its fiscal year, due largely to its impressive progress in emerging markets. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 9, 2012Sean Combs Looks To Enter Tequila Category
Sean “Diddy” Combs—already a player in the spirits industry through his 50/50 partnership with Diageo on Cîroc vodka—says he will likely enter the Tequila category within the next year. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 21, 2011
