William Grant & Sons To Market Stoli In US
William Grant & Sons USA reached an agreement yesterday with Russia’s SPI Group to become the U.S. marketer of Stolichnaya, one of the U.S. market’s top five vodka brands.
Pernod Ricard has been marketing Stolichnaya in the U.S. since 2005,....IMPACT
Following Realignment, Flocco Departs Beam
Having transformed Fortune Brands’ drinks division, Beam Global Spirits & Wine, since taking the helm as Beam’s President and CEO in January 2004, Tom Flocco is leaving the company to pursue other interests. The Beam Global senior executive team ....IMPACT
US Court Rejects Michigan Shipping Law
Michigan once again has become a significant legal battleground in the direct shipping conflict that has moved to the retail tier. Michigan’s law banning direct-to-consumer wine shipments from out-of-state retailers was deemed a violation of the ....IMPACT
Constellation Reports 2nd Quarter Loss
Constellation Brands reported a net loss of $23 million during its second quarter (ending August 31, 2008), held down by $128 million in charges and write-downs connected to operations in Australia. Still, Constellation believes it’s on track to ....IMPACT
Glenlivet Unveils 'Family Tree' In Ads
Pernod Ricard USA is getting behind its market-leading Glenlivet single malt Scotch whisky with a new print ad campaign playing up the versatility of its range. The “Family Tree” campaign—rolling out this October to a predominantly male target audience....IMPACT
Wirtz Buys Out Glazer's In Illinois
Wirtz Beverage Group has acquired Glazer’s interest in the two distributors’ Illinois joint venture, Judge & Dolph, LLC, but Glazer’s will likely remain involved in the market via its recent alliance with Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc. ....IMPACT
Impact Announces '09 Seminar Program
The program for the 33rd Annual Impact Marketing Seminar has been announced by Impact Newsletter, a sister publication of Wine Spectator. The event, which will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at The Pierre in New York City, will....IMPACT
Cameron Hughes First To Tap Bacchus Fund
San Francisco-based Bacchus Capital Management LLC has hit the ground running since opening up for business this summer. The firm, founded by drinks industry veteran Sam Bronfman II and investment bankers Peter Kaufman and Henry Owsley last year,....IMPACT
Diageo Distillery Set To Open
Diageo continues to ramp up its malt production to sate the worldwide thirst for its whiskies, with one new distillery nearing completion and many expansions underway. The £40 million ($69m) Roseisle Distillery in Morayshire, Scotland is in the final....IMPACT
Russian Standard Aligns With My Agency
London-based My Agency recently beat out competitors from France, Russia and the U.S. for Russian Standard Vodkas’ global creative account. The agency is expected to launch its first campaign for the Russian vodka house in the U.S., Russia and Europe....IMPACT
Combs Evokes Sinatra In New Cîroc Ads
Sean “Diddy” Combs is channel-ing the “Rat Pack” in his latest promotional vehicle for Diageo’s ultra-premium vodka Cîroc. The commercials, filmed in one of Frank Sinatra’s old homes, depict an evening celebration in black and white while Sinatra....IMPACT
Lane Appointed Terlato's COO
Chicago-based Terlato Wines International has promoted Chief Marketing Officer David Lane to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Lane, who has been with TWI since 2005, has 17 years of experience in the premium wine industry, beginning with ....IMPACT
Probst Named CFO Of Beam Global
Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. has appointed Robert Probst as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Probst will be responsible for the company’s financial operations and accounting and strategic activities. Probst was most recently....IMPACT
