Bacardi prepares for a new era of summer socialising
Published: 23 July, 2020
Bacardi has launched a number of initiatives to help bar owners and retailers make the most of a new era of summer socialising.
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Pernod Ricard improves outlook for full-year profits
Published: 23 July, 2020
Pernod Ricard now expects the decline in full-year profits to be less severe than initially anticipated as a result of cost control and resilient sales.
London Cocktail Week 2020 to cover entirety of October
Published: 21 July, 2020
The organisers of London Cocktail Week have announced that the festival will go ahead in 2020 and run for the entire month of October.
Quintessential acquires Accolade Wines US portfolio
Published: 22 July, 2020
Quintessential has acquired all US wines within the Accolade Wines portfolio including the production, global sales and marketing of four labels: Geyser Peak, Atlas Peak, Outlot and XYZin.
Low abv spirit Kåska looks to HK for growth
Published: 22 July, 2020
Finnish low alcohol spirit Kåska has targeted Hong Kong after its first batch sold out domestically within hours.
Marie Brizard sells Polish assets to United Beverages Group
Published: 22 July, 2020
Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits has sold its Polish shares of the company to United Beverages Group having seen -€9.3m in sales in 2019.
Rémy Cointreau sales declined 32.8% in Q1
Published: 21 July, 2020
Rémy Cointreau suffered a 32.8% year-on-year sales decline in the three months to June 30 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Chivas Regal master blender Colin Scott reflects upon his illustrious career
Published: 20 July, 2020
India's growing penchant for homegrown drinks brands
Published: 20 July, 2020
Not long ago, India was known as a country that produced whisky from molasses, and the majority of sales came from the category of spirits called IMFL (Indian Made Foreign Liquor).
How to grow beer sales in a challenging market
Published: 17 July, 2020
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NOTHING'S NORMAL
Published: 22 July, 2020
Happy customers across the UK enjoyed their first pints and non-homemade cocktails at the start of July as its hospitality sector reopened after months of lockdown. But normal service has hardly resumed.