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William Grant & Sons Names Diageo Veteran Johnson As U.S. Chief Commercial Officer

William Grant & Sons has appointed Diageo veteran Matt Johnson as its chief commercial officer for the U.S. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 23, 2025

Irish Whiskey Marketers Aiming To Rebuild U.S. Momentum

Despite declining in the U.S. over the past two years, Irish whiskies remain in positive territory over the longer haul, with volume up marginally to about 4.9 million cases since 2019. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 3, 2025

Premium Gin Imports Bucking Category Trends

While the overall gin market in the U.S. fell 3.5% in volume terms last year, imported gin brands priced above $25 a 750-ml. bottle registered a 4.5% gain in 2024, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 26, 2025

News Briefs for August 19, 2025

•California’s Riboli Family Wines has promoted Paul Roberts to chief commercial officer, effective immediately. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 19, 2025

William Grant & Sons Posts Sales Of $2.4 Billion For 2024

William Grant & Sons has posted sales down 6.5% to £1.8 billion ($2.4b) for the 12 months through last December, as profit before tax registered £388 million ($518m) on a 30% decline from the prior year. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 29, 2025

William Grant Closes Deal For The Famous Grouse

William Grant & Sons has closed its previously announced acquisition of the Famous Grouse and Naked Malt Scotch whisky brands from Edrington for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 2, 2025

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