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Emerging markets provide boost for Diageo GB

Published: 23 August, 2012

Diageo's net sales in Great Britain fell 2% in the past year as the group reduced its promotional activities, but emerging...

Bombay Sapphire invests £1.5m in glassware launch

Published: 09 August, 2012

Bombay Sapphire has invested £1.5 million in the launch of its new balloon glassware, to capitalise on the growing trend for boutique gins that offer affordable luxury.

Hampshire sees opening of new gin distillery

Published: 24 July, 2012

Bombay Sapphire Gin has unveiled plans to open a distillery in Hampshire.

Beefeater rolls out celebratory Inside London bottle

Published: 09 July, 2012

Pernod Ricard-owned Beefeater gin has launched a Beefeater Inside London bottle to celebrate the city's "diverse" personality, while commanding shelf standout presence for retailers.

Pernod Ricard rolls out Beefeater 'Inside London' bottle

Published: 06 July, 2012

Pernod Ricard owned London Beefeater has launched a Beefeater 'Inside London' bottle to celebrate London's "diverse" personality while commanding shelf stand-out presence for retailers.

Hammer & Son launches Old English Gin

Published: 20 June, 2012

Boutique spirits producer Hammer & Son has launched an Old English Gin based on a recipe from 1783.

Ginstitute founder shortlisted for innovation award

Published: 25 May, 2012

Drinks business Leelex has been shortlisted for the Innovator Award at the Yorkshire Business Masters 2012.

EWG Spirits & Wine launches G'Vine Gin Connoisseur 2012

Published: 31 January, 2012

EWG Spirits & Wine, owner of the G'Vine Gin, has launched he global quest for the world's best gin bartender, G'Vine Gin Connoisseur 2012.

Beefeater launches 'Forever London' pack

Published: 17 January, 2012

Pernod Ricard owned, Beefeater, has launched a 'Forever London' limited-edition pack celebrating the brand's heritage in the capital.

British Retail Consortium - December figures up, but 2012 will remain "challenging"

Published: 10 January, 2012

UK retail sales values rose in 2011 against December 2010, but 2012 will prove an "equally challenging" year, according to the British Retail Consortium.

Sainsbury's survey shows gin to be Xmas spirit of choice

Published: 13 December, 2011

Gin is tipped to be the spirit of choice for consumers at Sainsbury's this Christmas, after it recorded a yearly uplift in sales of 61%1 amongst city dwelling 18-24 year olds.

Penfolds gets its own managing director

Published: 07 December, 2011

Iconic wine brand Penfolds has appointed Gary Burnand as its managing director.

Gordon's gin drops TV chef for actors

Published: 11 August, 2011

Grouchy TV chef Gordon Ramsay has been dropped as the face of Gordons's gin in favour of "witty conversation" from actors Emilia Fox and Philip Glenister.