- Latest news & comment - 18th July
GLOBAL: Pernod Ricard ordered to sell ahead of V&S purchase closure (REG)
Pernod Ricard has been set a selection of hoops to jump through ahead of the closure of its acquisition of Vin & Sprit.
US: Coca-Cola Consolidated cuts 350 jobs - report (REG)
The job cuts, all part of a reorganisation of the company, include some posts that had been vacant but the majority are believed to be management positions.
Research - Asia Pacific giants expand horizons (MEM)
The Asia Pacific region is home to some of the world’s largest spirits producers though many of them are focused predominantly on their domestic markets. Others, however, are expanding their international horizons. Jeremy Cunnington of Euromonitor International looks at three of the region’s most prominent spirits producers, Suntory, United Spirits (UB Group) and Thai Beverage.
- In the spotlight: Coca-Cola Enterprises (MEM)I know what is top of mind for all of you — the current macroeconomic environment and its impact on our results,” said Muhtar Kent, CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, yesterday (17 July) as he reported the soft drinks group’s second quarter results.
- just the round-up - The week in drinks The top ten most visited stories on just-drinks this week:
- US: National Beverage profits hit by rising costs National Beverage Corp has seen soaring raw material costs hit its fourth quarter and full year net income, despite a rise in sales revenues.
- US/CANADA: Molson Coors recruits former InBev exec to board (REG)Molson Coors has confirmed an addition to its board of directors.
- US: Coca-Cola Co. lines up dividend, adds to exec team (REG)The Coca-Cola Co. has confirmed details of its latest dividend and the election of two new officers.
- INDIA: ABD introduces Wodka Gorbatschow to India (MEM)Allied Blenders & Distillers (ABD) has introduced the German vodka brand Wodka Gorbatschow to the Indian market.
- GLOBAL: Edrington unveils frozen Famous Grouse (MEM)The Edrington Group has launched a new blended grain whisky line extension to The Famous Grouse brand.
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A 0.4% rise in sales at a UK pub chain wouldn’t normally give much rise to discussion on the pages of just-drinks. However, news today that JD Wetherspoon has reported a small rise in sales in the ...
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In the spotlight - Coca-Cola Enterprises
In the spotlight: Coca-Cola Enterprises (MEM)
I know what is top of mind for all of you — the current macroeconomic environment and its impact on our results,” said Muhtar Kent, CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, yesterday (17 July) as he reported the soft drinks group’s second quarter results.
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Hard discounter strategies and major players in the UK
In 2000, retail market researchers at Verdict called them ‘Continental discounters’, while they are known in the UK as the discount grocers. Whatever their nickname, the likes of Aldi, Lidl and Netto are all renowned for their low prices, which has generated plenty of support around the world. Hard discounters in the UK have had it tougher than in their country of origin – Germany – and many other parts of Europe where the format was quickly received and accepted into the mass grocery retail (MGR) sector. This month's briefing takes a look at the major players and reviews the latest sales data and expansion plans from Aldi, Lidl and Netto. The briefing highlights best-practice strategies that these players are taking in order to increase market share. Adopting strategies such as private-label NPD, building on economic concerns and becoming more fashionable will ensure the discounters are here to stay for now.
