Martell company news 
just the Facts – The Power 100 2013
24 May 2013
Earlier this week, brand valuation consultancy Intangible Business released the results of its latest survey of the world's spirits brands. Here's a look at the top ten, along with the methodology used to draw up 'The Power 100'.
just The Facts - Pernod Ricard's YTD results
25 April 2013
This morning (25 April), Pernod Ricard released its year-to-date and third-quarter results. Here, just-drinks takes a look at the company's performance by region and brand.
Analysis - Remy Cointreau "reassuring" on Cognac growth
18 April 2013
Analysts have welcomed Remy Cointreau's full-year results as a softer Chinese New Year failed to damage Cognac growth in Asia.
Analysis - Remy Cointreau in firing line as China slowdown hits spirits
25 March 2013
The slowdown in international spirits in China, flagged up by Pernod Ricard late last week, will also hit Remy Cointreau this year, an analyst has warned.
Focus - Pernod Ricard's H1 performance by region and brand
14 February 2013
Earlier today, Pernod Ricard released its half-year results, which showed single-digit rises in sales and net profits. Here is a closer look at the company's performance by region and by brand.
FRANCE: China, France blackspots fail to hamper Pernod Ricard in H1
14 February 2013
Pernod Ricard has hailed a "good performance" in its H1, despite a "less buoyant environment" than the previous year.
FRANCE: Pernod Ricard set to snap up Le Maine au Bois
12 February 2013
Pernod Ricard has lined up the purchase of Cognac producer Le Maine au Bois.
just the Preview - Pernod Ricard Q2 & H1
11 February 2013
Pernod Ricard will report its second-quarter and half-year numbers on Thursday (14 February). Here, just-drinks takes a look at how the Paris-headquartered group has fared in the three months to the end of December:
FRANCE: Cognac consolidation continues with Pernod Ricard Martell talks
8 February 2013
Pernod Ricard has announced that it has begun discussions to buy Cognac producer Le Maine au Bois.
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
8 February 2013
The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:
GLOBAL: Pernod Ricard invites consumers to 'Rise Above' in Martell ad
14 January 2013
Pernod Ricard has launched a global; marketing campaign for its Martell Cognac brand.
AMERICAS: Pernod Ricard positive over premium spirits growth in Brazil
14 December 2012
Pernod Ricard has said that overall spirits growth in Brazil will be driven by the premium sector, particularly vodka and Scotch whisky, which will favour the company.
UK: Heineken calls time on John Smith's Grand National sponsorship
26 November 2012
Heineken has confirmed it will end the tie-up between its John Smith's bitter brand and the Grand National horse racing meeting in the UK.
CHINA: Cognac market still fertile despite slowdown - analyst
23 November 2012
China's Cognac market is slowing down but there is still plenty of room for growth, an analyst has said.
FRANCE: No "major" M&A for Pernod Ricard - analyst
26 October 2012
Pernod Ricard remains unlikely to be involved in any "major" M&A activity while its concentrates on delevergaing, according to an analyst.
FRANCE: Martell, Glenlivet, Perrier-Jouet shine in Pernod Ricard Q1, but sales growth slows
25 October 2012
A healthy jump in sales in the US has helped balance a less impressive performance in Asia for Pernod Ricard in its fiscal first quarter.
FRANCE: Pernod Ricard's Q1 adds to Asia slowdown fears - analyst
25 October 2012
Fears of a slowdown in Asia will be reinforced by Pernod Ricard's "cautious" noises on the region, an analyst has warned.
GLOBAL: Johnnie Walker heads IWSR/just-drinks rankings for second year
8 October 2012
Diageo Scotch whisky brand Johnnie Walker has retained its position as the number one brand on the latest IWSR/just-drinks Performance Brands rankings, published this month.
Sustainability in Spirits - Part II: Energy
17 September 2012
As with water efficiency, energy efficiency can vary markedly from distillery to distillery depending on the size of the facility and the production methods employed. As a general rule, however, the production of spirits is an energy-intensive process.
Comment - Pernod Ricard: Brands that are Hitting the Mark... and Brands that aren't
30 August 2012
Pernod Ricard has a vast number of brands in its portfolio, many of which are performing well according to today's full-year results. Here, just-drinks takes a look at the top five, plus a few that blotted the copybook.
FRANCE/JAPAN: Perrier-Jouet unveils limited edition Cuvee Belle Epoque
16 July 2012
Pernod Ricard-owned Champagne house Perrier-Jouet has released a limited edition of its Cuvee Belle Epoque, with a new design by a Japanese artist.
The Wehring Interview - Remy Martin CEO Patrick Piana - Part II
12 July 2012
Earlier this week, we ran part one of our interview with the CEO of Remy Martin, Patrick Piana. Here, in the second and concluding part, Piana looks at the emerging markets as well as the mature markets of the US and Western Europe, and argues for value over volume in the Cognac category.
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
15 June 2012
The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:
GLOBAL: Pernod Ricard changes Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouët, Absolut heads
11 June 2012
Pernod Ricard has announced a raft of executive appointments that will see changes of leadership at its Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouët and Absolut divisions, as well as its US and Brazil units.
Comment – Spirits – Diageo, Pernod Ricard and the Scotch Whisky Grand Prix
7 June 2012
Diageo confirmed yesterday (6 June) that it will invest heavily in its Scotch whisky production capabilities going forward.
CHINA: China opportunities for drinks firms "just beginning"
4 May 2012
Opportunities for international drinks firms in China are “just beginning” but companies should be equally aware of Far East companies eyeing opportunities in the West, according to industry experts.
Product Launch – ASIA: Pernod Ricard's Martell Chanteloup Perspective
16 March 2012
Pernod Ricard's Martell Chanteloup Perspective
In the Spotlight - Pernod Ricard Strides Past H1
17 February 2012
Pernod Ricard's view on acquisitions is thawing on the back of a strong half-year, but there is evidence of some investors getting carried away. Here, just-drinks looks at the market reaction to the group's results.
just The Preview - Pernod Ricard H1 & Q2
14 February 2012
Pernod Ricard is set to report its half-year and second-quarter results on Thursday (16 February). Here, just-drinks takes a look at highs and lows for the company in the three months to the end of December.
Comment - Irish Whiskey Goes Plural
18 January 2012
Beam Inc's acquisition of Cooley Distillery puts Irish whiskey entirely in the hands of drinks industry 'big hitters' and looks set to spur an unprecedented level of investment in the category.
