UK’s thirst quenched
Is the British public drinking less? According to Diageo, it would seem so.
Friday, February 10th, 2012 No Comments »Business
Currency watch: Greek drama keeps on giving
Do we have an agreement in Greece? Noises yesterday suggested so, although no clear announcement has been made.
Friday, February 10th, 2012 No Comments »Chinese snaps up Burgundy vines
A Chinese businessman has bought vines in Vosne-Romanée.
Friday, February 10th, 2012 No Comments »Emerging markets boost Diageo
Emerging markets and US growth have given Diageo a boost in the face of continuing woes in the eurozone.
Thursday, February 9th, 2012 No Comments »Pub chain ramps up prices
Enterprise Inns has added 4% to 5% to the cost of tied drinks.
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 No Comments »US cider growth sparks MillerCoors move
MillerCoors looks to cash in on the rapid growth of cider in the US by buying Crispin, the country’s second-biggest cider maker.
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 No Comments »“Hitler wine” case dropped
Austrian officials have dropped an investigation launched after a man was found to be selling wine and schnapps with Adolf Hitler on the label.
Monday, February 6th, 2012 No Comments »Beam drinks to 10% earnings rise
Beam Inc’s fourth-quarter earnings rose 10% as the spirits company saw margins improve despite slower-than-expected sales growth.
Monday, February 6th, 2012 No Comments »Currency Watch: Manufacturing the recovery
UK manufacturing boosted the pound as the Purchasing Managers Index bounced back into positive territory this week.
Friday, February 3rd, 2012 No Comments »On-trade administrations continue to rise
The number of hotel and licensed trade businesses falling into administration increased by 29.2% from Q3 to Q4 of 2011.
Friday, February 3rd, 2012 No Comments »
