Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Best year for Pernod Ricard since 2007/8, despite fall in UK sales

Published: 30 August, 2012

Pernod Ricard's annual results show its best growth since the financial crisis began - up 8% - although UK sales tumbled by 4%.

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...

Pernod Ricard chairman dies suddenly

Published: 20 August, 2012

Patrick Ricard, the head of global wine and spirits firm Pernod Ricard, has died suddenly aged 67.

Jacob's Creek sponsors Jonathan Ross TV show

Published: 17 August, 2012

Jacob's Creek has signed a sponsorship deal with the Jonathan Ross Show on ITV1.

Pernod Ricard's festive marketing plans revealed

Published: 17 August, 2012

In part two of Harpers' report on Pernod Ricard UK's festive plans for 2012, we take a look at what the drinks giant will be doing to promote its leading brands this Christmas.

Premium is the buzzword this Christmas, says Pernod Ricard UK

Published: 16 August, 2012

The biggest money-spinning opportunity this Christmas is wines in the £6.50 to £8.50 price bracket and spirits costing £14 to £21.

A UK first for Shui Jing Fang

Published: 10 August, 2012

Diageo has launched Shui Jing Fang into the UK market on the back of its strategic investment into Chinese white spirits.

Mount Gay in Cowes Week link-up

Published: 06 August, 2012

Following several years of sponsorship, Mount Gay Rum will once again be the official regatta rum at this year's Aberdeen...

Pernod Ricard and the AA team up in anti-drink-driving campaign

Published: 30 July, 2012

Pernod Ricard UK and the Automobile Association (AA) plan to tackle the issue of drink-driving among young UK adults, through the launch of the fourth phase of their anti-drink-driving marketing campaign.

Ooberstock adds spirit range and plans further expansion

Published: 27 July, 2012

Ooberstock, the new Amazon-style wholesaler, has added a comprehensive spirits range to its growing portfolio.

Drinks industry welcomes falling alcohol consumption in young people

Published: 26 July, 2012

The drinks trade has welcomed NHS statistics showing alcohol consumption in young people has fallen.

Treasury Wine Estates appoints new chairman

Published: 23 July, 2012

Non-executive director Paul Rayner is set to become Treasury Wine Estate's new chairman from September 1...

First Drinks Market Report: part two, the off-trade

Published: 19 July, 2012

In the second instalment of the First Drinks Market Report, Harpers gets to grips with the off-trade channel and explores...

New ad campaign for Bacardi

Published: 17 July, 2012

Bacardi has launched a new advertising campaign celebrating its 150th anniversary as part of its £20m marketing spend for 2012.

David Cox leaves New Zealand Winegrowers

Published: 16 July, 2012

David Cox has stepped down from his post as European director of New Zealand Winegrowers.

Malibu launches Lady Sunshine TV campaign

Published: 12 July, 2012

Pernod Ricard-owned Malibu has launched a new TV campaign that invites consumers to "celebrate the sunset" by introducing them to a new character - Lady Sunshine.

Pernod Ricard rewards design talent in Absolut Blank competition

Published: 11 July, 2012

Pernod Ricard-owned Absolut rewarded new UK design talent in its second Absolut Blank competition at the New Designers graduate exhibition in London.

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.

First Drinks adds Reyka

Published: 06 July, 2012

As the popularity of premium Vodka shows no signs of abating, First Drinks has expanded its portfolio to add William Grant & Sons-owned premium Icelandic vodka Reyka (rrp£25) to sit alongside Green Mark and ?ubr?wka.