Remy Cointreau

EUR: Lehman Brothers reviews European drinks ratings

17 Jan 2008

Lehman Brothers has revised its ratings of a raft of European drinks companies in its latest industry review.

US: William Grant & Sons appoints marketing exec

9 Jan 2008

William Grant & Sons has recruited a new senior vice president of marketing for its US subsidiary.

US: Remy Cointreau USA names marketing vp

20 Dec 2007

Remy Cointreau has appointed a new vice president of marketing for its US distribution subsidiary.

GLOBAL: Maxxium prepares on-trade 'Frozen Serve'

4 Dec 2007

Maxxium Worldwide has unveiled a new on-trade serving suggestion for its core range of spirits.

BELGIUM: Remy Cointreau silent on Diageo bunk-up talk

29 Nov 2007

The chairman of Remy Cointreau has confirmed that the company is set to create its own distribution company in China and South-East Asia.

FRANCE: Remy Cointreau H1 up, set fair for FY

27 Nov 2007

Remy Cointreau has posted a healthy lift in both sales and profits in the six months to the end of September.

US: Remy Cointreau signs US import deal with Barone Ricasoli

19 Nov 2007

Remy Cointreau USA has entered into an agreement with Barone Ricasoli to become the exclusive importer of its Tuscan wines across the US.

UK: Remy Cointreau flips Piper-Heidsieck

30 Oct 2007

Remy Cointreau has launched its Piper-Heidsieck Champagne brand from a different viewpoint, with the bottle balancing on its top.

FRANCE: Remy Cointreau toasts H1 sales lift as Christmas approaches

18 Oct 2007

Rémy Cointreau has posted a healthy lift in first-half sales, driven by growth in Asia and Europe.

SWEDEN: Vin & Sprit silent on US$893m extraction payment claim

12 Sep 2007

Vin & Sprit has declined to comment on claims that it may have to pay up to SEK6bn (US$893m) to extract itself from two distribution agreements, should it be sold by the Swedish government.

GLOBAL: Management runaround at Maxxium Worldwide

23 Jul 2007

Maxxium Worldwide has appointed Beam Global's managing director to the position of board chairman.

GLOBAL: Remy exit prompts Maxxium regional shake-up

16 Jul 2007

Maxxium has realigned the regional reporting responsibilities for its board of directors.

FRANCE: Moody's ups Remy rating

6 Jul 2007

Moody's Investors Services has upped its rating for the French drinks group Remy Cointreau.

FRANCE: Remy Cointreau coverage upgraded

28 Jun 2007

Merrill Lynch has shifted its coverage of Remy Cointreau.

FRANCE: Remy Cointreau posts loss due to Maxxium

25 Jun 2007

Remy Cointreau has posted a net loss of EUR23m (US$31m) due to payments incurred by quitting its global distribution agreement.

CZECH: Eckes sells off Stock Plzen - report

18 May 2007

Eckes AG has sold Stock Plzen in Czech, according to reports.

GLOBAL: Maxxium breaks EUR2bn barrier for FY

10 May 2007

Maxxium Worldwide has broken through the EUR2bn (US$2.7bn) barrier for the first time in full-year turnover.

UK: Piper-Heidsieck gets advertising makeover

15 Nov 2006

Maxxium is set to launch an advertising campaign for Piper-Heidsieck Champagne in the UK.

US: Remy Cointreau shares downgraded by Goldman Sachs

8 Nov 2006

Shares in French group Remy Cointreau have been downgraded to ‘sell’ from ‘hold’ by Goldman Sachs on increased risks, the broker has said in a note to clients.

Just the Answer – Alan Butler

25 Sep 2006

The European Forum for Responsible Drinking (EFRD) has a key role to play in articulating the industry view on EU alcohol policy, particularly as it awaits publication of the Commission’s Communication on alcohol. In this month’s Just the Answer interview, Alan Butler, EU corporate relations director at Diageo and EFRD chairman, outlines the EFRD’s primary concerns regarding current and future EU policy.

UK: Mount Gay uses sailing ties to double sales

4 Aug 2006

Barbados-based firm Mount Gay Rum has more than doubled UK sales in the past five years and anticipates growing more than 10% ahead of the dark and golden rum market there during 2006.

US: CEDC closes Bols Hungary buy

14 Jul 2006

Central European Distribution Corporation has completed its purchase of Bols Hungary.

US: CEDC lines up Hungarian acquisition

12 Jun 2006

Central European Distribution Corporation is poised to snap up Bols Hungary.

FRANCE: Remy Cointreau upbeat thanks to strong FY

12 Jun 2006

Remy Cointreau is celebrating a healthy full-year thanks to strong performances by its Cognac and Champagne divisions.