Pernod Ricard acquires majority stake in Avión Spirits as it targets US for growth
Pernod Ricard has made its second major acquisition this year with its almost $100 million investment to acquire an 84% stake in Avión Spirits.
Read more...Pernod Ricard has made its second major acquisition this year with its almost $100 million investment to acquire an 84% stake in Avión Spirits.
Read more...Adrian Atkinson has left Pernod Ricard this week as part of a mini restructure of its commercial and marketing teams.
Read more...There won't be many corks popping across the drinks industry this week as the summer marks what has been tough fiscal year for the sector dominated by a slowdown in growth in China.
Read more...Pernod Ricard's Rioja brand Campo Viejo is reaping the rewards of a brand shake-up that sees its Tempranillo variety take the top spot for red wine in the UK by value.
Read more...To celebrate its fourth year as the official wine of Wimbledon, Jacob's Creek is launching two tennis white limited edition bottles.
Read more...As Formula One drivers spend so much time throwing around quality Champagne, official sponsors, Champagne GH Mumm, has produced a special limited edition bottle unique for Formula One.
Read more...Campo Viejo's Streets of Spain festival doubled in size this year, attracting 300,000 people to London's Southbank Centre over the May bank holiday.
Read more...In case you missed some of the headlines this week (and a bit of last week due to the long weekend) on harpers.co.uk, we have done a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.
Read more...Pernod Ricard, which released its Q3 financials today, posted a net sales loss of €127 million for the nine months of the 2013/2014 financial year, which is down 7% compared to last year for the same period, primarily due to heavy declines in Asia and other emerging markets.
Read more...Pernod Ricard is strengthening its US business with the purchase of Kenwood Vineyards in California's Sonoma Valley from F Korbel & Bros.
Read more...Pernod Ricard UK has doubled its consumer marketing spend on New Zealand wine brand Brancott Estate.
Read more...Scotch whisky brand Chivas Regal has seen strong growth over the past year thanks to an education programme on blended whiskies
Read more...Pernod Ricard reports that there has been no improvements in sales following the Lunar New Year celebrations in China, which is traditionally the busiest sales period of the year for drinks companies, warning that China could remain sluggish until 2015 at the earliest.
Read more...Pernod Ricard's chief marketing officer has warned that brands must take care engaging with fans worldwide or risk a "Wikileaks moment".
Read more...Pernod Ricard saw a slight sales increase in the UK, but said Jacob's Creek struggled in a wine market that is "highly sensitive to promotion" in the first half of the year.
Read more...Jacobs Creek has unveiled its first major brand review since it was launched in 1976 that looks to reinforce its history, provenance and sense of place with consumers.
Read more...Pernod Ricard hosted its second annual Innovation Day and Harpers put together a day in review for those not in attendance. See what to expect from the drinks giant in the coming months.
Read more...Mergers and acquisitions are the name of the game at the moment in the spirits world and whiskey brands are taking centre stage.
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