Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Pernod Ricard to digitise Malibutique experience

Published: 29 July, 2013

Pernod Ricard UK is introducing digital smartphone-enhanced technology to its Malibutique concept this summer.

Absolut launches price-marked packs for indies

Published: 22 July, 2013

Pernod Ricard-owned Absolut vodka is releasing a £13.49 price-marked 50cl bottle aimed at driving sales in the independent off-trade.

Q&A: Pernod Ricard's Patrick Venning on future trends

Published: 19 July, 2013

Patrick Venning, marketing director at Pernod Ricard UK, looks at the biggest breakthroughs in the wine category and the challenges and opportunties facing the industry in the years to come.

Q&A: Adam Boita, marketing controller, Pernod Ricard UK

Published: 18 July, 2013

Erin Smith looks at how Adam Boita keeps an iconic brand such as Absolut fresh in consumers' minds through the use of limited editions and other innovations

Pernod Ricard and the AA in anti-drink drive campaign

Published: 08 July, 2013

Pernod Ricard has once again teamed with the Automobile Association (AA) for another phase of its anti-drink driving campaign, which encourages drivers to "accept responsibility" when it comes to drinking and driving.

Pernod Ricard reopens Glen Keith distillery

Published: 17 June, 2013

French drinks group Pernod Ricard has reopened the Glen Keith Scotch whisky distillery as it bets on future generations' thirst for Scotland's "water of life".

Pernod Ricard releases Formula One jeroboams of Mumm Champagne

Published: 07 June, 2013

Pernod Ricard is gearing up for the British Grand Prix by releasing limited edition jeroboams of Mumm Champagne in the UK, to highlight the brand's long-running sponsorship of Formula One.

Malibu and Jacob's Creek ramp up summer campaign

Published: 05 June, 2013

Pernod Ricard has announced plans for its biggest summer campaign yet, where it plans to reach more than 42 million consumers through sponsorship, digital and experiential marketing.

Pernod Ricard to launch Royal Salute Diamond Tribute

Published: 05 June, 2013

Pernod Ricard's Scotch whisky arm Chivas Brothers has announced the global launch of its latest expression under luxury...

Pernod Ricard celebrates 2013 vintage

Published: 02 May, 2013

The harvest in Australia took place up to six weeks earlier than 20 years ago, according to Pernod Ricard.

Pernod Ricard finds growth in emerging markets

Published: 26 April, 2013

Pernod Ricard has announced that growth in Q3 was driven by emerging markets and the US.

Beefeater to challenge consumers with premium gin

Published: 24 April, 2013

Beefeater has announced plans to launch a unique hand-crafted, ultra-premium gin in June, designed to challenge the way...

Pernod Ricard's '1,000 Londoner' Beefeater bottle

Published: 03 April, 2013

A Beefeater limited edition bottle featuring photos from 1,000 people who entered the gin's MyLondon competition last...

Pernod Ricard adds to pricemarked Malibu rum range

Published: 02 April, 2013

Pernod Ricard is to extend its pricemarked Malibu range by introducing a £12.99 70cl bottle later this month.

Garnacha for Campo Viejo as Pernod launches first experiential wine event

Published: 22 March, 2013

Pernod Ricard is adding a Garnacha varietal to its Campo Viejo brand adding as it looks to increase the number of its well-recognised yellow labels on shelf.

Brancott Estate anticipates quality vintage

Published: 15 March, 2013

New Zealand winery Brancott Estate is anticipating a balanced, moderate yield for the 2013 vintage, following a disappointing harvest last year.

Brancott anticipates quality vintage

Published: 15 March, 2013

New Zealand winery Brancott Estate is anticipating a balanced, moderate yield for the 2013 vintage, following...

Pernod kicks off fourth Tahona Society cocktail competition

Published: 12 March, 2013

Pernod Ricard is to roll out its Olmeca tequila brand's Tahona Society cocktail competition for the fourth year. The competition aims to educate bartenders about tequila and it culminates in week-long trip to Mexico.