Tag Archive: vodka
Interview, Part 1: Russian Standard USA Remains Bullish On U.S. Market
After wholesaler realignments and price increases that resulted in flat 2011 performance for its brand portfolio, Russian Standard USA has returned to form this year. CEO Leonid Yangarber reports that his vodka brands are up over 20% this year, and he expects that trend to continue through the remainder of the year. Yangarber recently spoke with Shanken News Daily about Russian Standard USA’s performance. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 28, 2012Beam Backs Pinnacle With New Multimillion-Dollar Campaign
Beam Inc. is getting behind fast-rising Pinnacle vodka with a new multimillion-dollar advertising push across TV, print, digital and social media platforms. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 20, 2012Stoli To Leave William Grant USA Portfolio In 2013, As Owner SPI Takes Control Of Brand
Stolichnaya, William Grant & Sons USA’s biggest brand, will be leaving the marketer’s portfolio when its distribution and marketing pact expires on December 31, 2013. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 14, 2012Gallo Buys Shakers Vodka Trademark
E.&J. Gallo has reportedly purchased the trademark for Shakers vodka, the Minnesota-made brand formerly owned by defunct spirits group Infinite Spirits Inc. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 25, 2012News Briefs for October 24, 2012
•Despite ongoing struggles in its core Western European business, Heineken NV’s net profit rose by 9.9% to €577 million ($749 million) in the third quarter, as sales rose by 7.1% to €4.97 billion ($6.45b). Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 24, 2012News Briefs for October 4, 2012
•Beam Inc. has opened a new innovation center and visitors’ center at its flagship distillery in Clermont, Kentucky. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 4, 2012
