Here's a round-up of this week's highlights in the global spirits & wine categories. We are also running similar round-ups for beer and soft drinks & bottled water.

In the 1959 Stephen Sondheim musical Gypsy – bear with me – there’s a song called ‘You Gotta Get a Gimmick’. The idea is that you need some kind of unique selling point to become a star. And as with all USPs, imitation becomes the biggest form of flattery.

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Constellation Brands has confirmed that CFO Bob Ryder is set to quit the company.

The clamour in recent years to enter the Irish whiskey category suggests that the segment is poised to become the next big thing. But, with one brand dominating the sector massively, are the prospects for growth really all they're cracked up to be? Ian Buxton considers.

Remy Cointreau is searching for a "little jewel" to add to its portfolio, with Champagne a possible target, its CEO has said.

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As a former L'Oreal executive, Valérie Chapoulaud-Floquet will be no stranger to makeovers. But the one she unveiled for Remy Cointreau this week – nine months into her new role as Remy CEO – is more than just skin deep.

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The value of spirits exports from the European Union fell by 4% last year, according to the latest figures from trade body SpiritsEurope. Exports were down to EUR9.6bn (US$10.93bn) for the 12 months of 2014. SpiritsEurope director general Paul Skehan noted, however, that spirits exports from the region had doubled over the last decade.

The imminent departure of Constellation Brands' CFO has put the wind up many in the financial community, less so because of the speed of the move, more because of his past achievements.

The head of Southern Wines & Spirits wine division has said presentation matters more than taste when he is looking for new products to sell.

Diageo has confirmed the pending departure of the MD of its Australian operations. Tim Salt, who moved up to the role in 2008, is set to leave the company at the end of this month.

Castel has launched a range of sparking aperitif drinks under the Giola brand name. Giola is available in Giola Spritz, Giola Blanc & Limoncello and Giola Blanc & Ciliegia Cherry.