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Campari Group reports profit decline for 2020
Campari Group has reported that net adjusted profit decreased 24.4% year-on-year to €202.1 million in 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Port sales in the UK saw impressive category growth throughout 2020, with the largest volume of off-trade sales since 2015.
Pernod Ricard sales suffer -3.9% drop through travel retail absence
Pernod Ricard sales for H1 FY21 have shown an organic decline of -3.9% on the previous year largely due to the ongoing struggles of travel retail.
Diageo tops up interim dividend after organic sales increase
Diageo managed to grow organic sales by 1% in the six months to December 31 despite suffering from restrictions on the on-trade and travel retail.
Remy Cointreau Sales Surged in Q3
Remy Cointreau has reported 25.1% sales growth for the final three months of 2020.
Wine.com sales increased 119% during 2020
U.S. online retailer Wine.com has revealed that revenue increased 119% year-on-year to reach $329 million during 2020.
Alcoholic drink sales soared at UK supermarkets over Christmas
The alcoholic drinks category led the charge as UK supermarkets enjoyed their strongest ever Christmas trading period, according to Nielsen till scan data.
2020: Online sales' record year
Ecommerce has broken into markets that barely knew it existed pre-pandemic - and forcasts for the alcohholic drinks sector are very positive. Martin Green reports.
Kingfisher brewer adapts to new trading conditions
Kingfisher has launched a 6x33cl can format in time for the festive trading period as it bids to ramp up off-trade sales.
Concha y Toro reports huge growth during Q3
Leading Chilean wine producer Concha y Toro managed to increase consolidated sales by 28% year-on-year during Q3.
AB InBev reports sales increase in Q3
AB InBev reported a 4% revenue increase in Q3 after enjoying surging sales in Brazil, Mexico and the United States.
Pernod Ricard recovery gathers pace in Q1
Resilient off-trade sales in the USA and Europe helped Pernod Ricard rally during the first quarter of fiscal 2021.
Remy Cointreau raises guidance after 16.4% sales decline
Remy Cointreau has reported a 16.4% decrease in sales for the first half of its fiscal year after the pandemic ravaged its on-trade business.
Zamora Company reports strong 2019 sales
Spanish drinks producer Zamora Company has reported that turnover increased 6.3% to €208 million in 2019.
UK off-trade sales enjoy 17% growth
The beer, wine and spirits category remained the star performer in the UK retail sector as it enjoyed 17% growth in the four weeks to October 3.
Champagne sales soar as Brits find cause for celebration
UK retailers enjoyed soaring sales of Champagne and sparkling wine as the country basked in warm weather during the four weeks to September 5.
Brown-Forman beats expectations by posting robust Q1 results
A strong domestic performance ensured that Brown-Forman net sales decreased by just 2% year-on-year in the three months to July 31, 2020.
South Africa urged to end "devastating" alcohol prohibition
The South African government has been urged to scrap its alcohol prohibition in order to avoid “devastating consequences” at home and abroad.
US hospitality industry revived almost 600,000 jobs in July
The US bar and restaurant industry revived 592,000 jobs across the country in July, according to new statistics from the Bureau of Labor.
US off-trade sales continue to surge throughout summer
Sales of spirits, wine and beer continue to soar in the US off-trade as shoppers shun bars and restaurants in favor of drinking at home.
Concha y Toro reports strong sales and profit growth in Q2
Leading Chilean wine producer Concha y Toro has reported that Q2 consolidated sales grew 16.5% in difficult trading conditions.
Campari reports H1 sales decline of 11%
Campari has reported that organic sales declined 11.3% in the first six months of 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Pernod Ricard improves outlook for full-year profits
Pernod Ricard now expects the decline in full-year profits to be less severe than initially anticipated as a result of cost control and resilient sales.
Rémy Cointreau sales declined 32.8% in Q1
Rémy Cointreau suffered a 32.8% year-on-year sales decline in the three months to June 30 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Heineken reports 52.5% decrease in half-year earnings
Heineken has reported a 52.5% decline in first-half earnings after the Covid-19 pandemic took a toll on its on-trade business.
South Africa reintroduces alcohol sales ban after Covid-19 cases spike
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has reinstated the country’s ban on alcohol sales in a bid to free up beds for Covid-19 patients.
Prosecco DOCG achieved record sales in 2019
The Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG produced and sold a record 92 million bottles in 2019 after enjoying a large harvest the previous year.
AB InBev claims top spot in the UK sales chart
AB InBev has become the UK’s number one brewer by volume sales since the start of 2020.
British beer sales slump to a 20-year low
British beer sales have plummeted to a 20-year low after pubs and bars across the country were closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Delhi scraps 70% "special corona fee" on liquor sales
The Delhi government has decided to withdraw the 70% “special corona fee” that it imposed upon alcoholic beverage sales from May 5.
Chinese alcohol industry suffers 8.6% revenue drop
China’s alcoholic drinks production sector decreased by 8.6% to 249.7 billion yuan ($35.2 billion) in the first four months of 2020, according to new government figures.
Norway's monopoly wine and liquor retailer reports strong sales growth for 2020
Norway’s wine and liquor monopoly retailer has reported 28% volume sales growth during the first five months of 2020.
Campari snaps up 49% stake in Italy's leading online retailer
Campari Group has tied up a €23.4 million deal to purchase a 49% stake in Italy’s leading online wine and spirits retailer.
Finland alcohol sales remain steady during pandemic
Alcoholic beverage sales have remained steady in Finland during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to new stats from monopoly retailer Alko.
AB Inbev reports 32% sales decline in April
AB Inbev has warned that Q2 trading will be “materially worse” than the previous three months due to brewery closures and supply chain disruption.
Campari Group reports slight sales decline for Q1
Campari Group has reported a 5.3% decline in organic sales for the first quarter of 2020 after suffering from the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak.
Carlsberg reports first quarterly sales decline in two years
Danish brewer Carlsberg has reported its first quarterly sales decline in two years as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Rémy Cointreau expects steep sales decline for the current quarter
Rémy Cointreau has reported a sales decline of 9% for the 2019/20 financial year as a result of a significant slump in Q4.
Thailand urged to end alcohol sales ban
Thailand’s beer, wine and spirits industry has implored the government to lift a ban on alcohol sales during the national state of emergency.
Zamora Company explains how brand owners can help the on-trade recover
Spanish producer Zamora Company has reported that wine and spirits sales in China have recovered as the country emerges from a sweeping coronavirus lockdown.
Pernod Ricard sales decrease 15% due to Covid-19 disruption
Pernod Ricard has revealed a 15% organic decline in sales for the three months to March 31.
Heineken reports 14% volume sales drop in March
Heineken has reported a 14% drop in volume sales during March as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Drinks brands impress social media users during coronavirus crisis
Engagement with alcoholic drinks brands on social media has increased by more than 300% during the coronavirus lockdown, according to social analytics agency ListenFirst.
US alcoholic beverage sales soar amid coronavirus lockdown
Alcoholic beverage sales in the US increased 55% year-on-year during the week to March 21 as shoppers stocked up ahead of a long coronavirus lockdown.
Stockpiling among British shoppers causes beer, wine and spirits sales to spike dramatically
Sales of beer, wine and spirits grew by a remarkable 67% in the UK off-trade during the week to March 21.
US off-trade sales soar while bars begin to reopen across China
The US off-trade has seen soaring sales of wine, spirits and beer as shoppers stocked up ahead of a lengthy coronavirus lockdown, according to Nielsen stats.
California wineries continue to operate as "essential businesses" while retail sales soar
The Wine Institute of California has argued that wineries are an “essential business” and should be allowed to maintain operations during a lockdown.
With age statements and innovation grabbing attention worldwide, Cognac sales are booming. But can it keep up with global demand? Gavin D Smith reports
Distell reports 15% revenue growth and 9% sales increase
Distell, South Africa’s leading wine and spirits producer, has reported a 15% growth in revenue for the year to June 2012 and a 9.9% increase in sales volumes across its portfolio of wines, spirits and RTDs in both domestic and international markets.
Diageo announces net sales growth of 6%
Diageo has announced a 6% net sales growth and 9% increase in operating profit for the year ended June 30, 2012.
