Grand Marnier launches supermarket sampling campaign
Published: 17 November, 2008
Grand Marnier has launched a sampling programme as it bids to enhance the liqueur's usage during the autumn and winter months. Text
Read more...Lanson Champagne reveals 2009 promotional plans
Published: 17 November, 2008
Lanson Champagne has appointed Phipps PR as its retained PR agency after a two way pitch. The six figure account kicks off before Christmas and will run throughout the whole of 2009.
Read more...Weekend round-up: Turn down the volume to combat binge drinking
Published: 17 November, 2008
The Guardian
Diageo, which makes Smirnoff and Guinness, has confirmed it is in discussions with Vijay Mallya, the well connected Indian billionaire owner of Kingfisher beer, about a partnership deal which the British firm hopes will help it better access the subcontinent with its whisky brands."Diageo can confirm it is reviewing a collaboration with United Spirits. There is no certainty at this stage that these discussions will result in a transaction," the company said last night. A deal is likely to involve the London-listed firm taking a stake in Mallya United Spirits. Reports in the Indian media suggest Diageo will acquire close to 15% of the company.
Famous Grouse returns for festive TV campaign
Published: 14 November, 2008
Scotch blended whisky brand The Famous Grouse is making its traditional festive return to the TV screens in December in a £1.5m winter advertising campaign.
Read more...SPI Group and William Grant sign Stolichnaya deal
Published: 14 November, 2008
Drinks company SPI Group, owner of the Stolichnaya vodka brand, has entered into an agreement with William Grant & Sons for the distribution of Stolichnaya in the United States.
Read more...Regent Inns sees sales drop by 13%
Published: 14 November, 2008
Regent Inns, the UK pub group, has reported a 13% fall in like-for-like sales.
Read more...Condé Nast Johansens Champagne Taittinger wine winners unveiled
Published: 13 November, 2008
The Bell at Skenfrith inn in Monmouthshire, Wales, has been named overall winner of the Condé Nast Johansens Champagne Taittinger Wine List Award 2009.
Read more...Binge drinkers will be forced to get help
Published: 13 November, 2008
Binge drinkers arrested for alcohol-related offences are to be forced to see a counsellor who will offer them advice on how to cut down.
Read more...Licensing Act is "fit for purpose" says ALMR
Published: 12 November, 2008
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has addressed MPs on the effectiveness the 2003 Licensing Act.
Read more...Sir Cliff switches distributor for Portuguese wine range
Published: 12 November, 2008
The distribution of singer Sir Cliff Richard's Vida Nova and Onda Nova range of wines in the UK are being switched with immediate affect to Chalié Richards, the premium wine arm of drinks company Halewood International.
Read more...Argentina sweeps the board at fairtrade wine awards
Published: 12 November, 2008
The results of the 2008 Fairtrade Wine Competition were announced today at the Third Annual Fairtrade Wine Tasting at Vinopolis.
Read more...Waitrose lists nectar of the "God"
Published: 12 November, 2008
The arrival in the UK of one of Sweden's most famous beers - God Lager, from the Nils Oscar Micro-brewery - is certainly cause for celebration.
Source: God Lager
Community Alcohol Partnerships win retail award
Published: 12 November, 2008
The Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) approach to combatting underage drinking has won an award for best initiative in this year's Responsible Drinks Retailing Awards.
Read more...Wells & Youngs 'broke rules' on advert
Published: 12 November, 2008
Brewing company Wells & Youngs has had one of its ads banned by an advertising watchdog after falsely claiming that two of its flavoured beers were the country's top performing.
Read more...Peroni launches on-trade loyalty scheme
Published: 11 November, 2008
Italian beer brand Peroni Nastro Azzurro has extended its 'Club Peroni' loyalty scheme to encompass all independent on-trade outlets that sell its 330ml bottles.
Read more...Magners appoints ex S&N chief to top role
Published: 11 November, 2008
C&C Group, producers of Magners cider, have appointed ex Scottish & Newcastle (S&N) chief John Dunsmore as CEO, following the resignation of Maurice Pratt last month.
Read more...Wines in the Press: The clash of the titans
Published: 11 November, 2008
The focus is very much on Europe this week. Victoria Moore and Jancis Robinson MW hone in on France, with Robinson concentrating on Bordeaux and Moore pitting the same region against other French "titan" Burgundy. Susy Atkins and Tim Atkin MW tell us why they're into their Italian reds, whilst Anthony Rose rounds things off with a look at UK retail stalwart Oddbins.
Read more...Majestic sales lose their fizz
Published: 10 November, 2008
Majestic Wine, owner of the UK's largest chain of wine warehouses, has admitted that it is facing a "challenging" Christmas sales period after like-for-like sales dropped 2.1% in the six months to the end of September.
Read more...Miller Brands appoints new sales director
Published: 10 November, 2008
Miller Brands UK has promoted its director of sales for the off-trade to the position of sales director.
Read more...New Masters of Wine receive IMW awards
Published: 10 November, 2008
Fifteen new Masters of Wine (MW's) were formally welcomed into the Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) at its annual reception and awards last week.
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