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Russian Standard Vodka moves into US cruise liners

24 Jan 2019

Roust has launched its Russian Standard Vodka aboard several US cruise ships as it looks to expand its Travel Retail presence in the cruise sector.

Roust Inc switches Belgium, Luxembourg distribution from Remy Cointreau to Alcobrands

12 Mar 2018

Roust Inc has dropped Remy Cointreau as its distributor in Belgium and Luxembourg.

Remy Cointreau adds three years to Roust Group Russian distribution tie-up

25 Apr 2017

Rémy Cointreau has extended its Russia distribution deal with Russian Standard vodka owner Roust Group.

"Halewood was a business that just didn't know where it was going" - Interview, Stewart Hainsworth, CEO, Halewood Wines & Spirits - Part I

12 Jul 2016

Since forming in 1978, privately-owned Halewood Wines & Spirits has quietly carved a niche in the UK's beer, wine, spirits and RTD categories, through the Lambrini, Red Square vodka and Crabbie's Alcoholic Ginger Beer brands. However, performance has suffered in the years following founder John Halewood's death. In the first of a two-part interview, group CEO Stewart Hainsworth talks to just-drinks' deputy editor, Lucy Britner, about his vision for the group's future growth as well as Russian oligarchs and the company's recent stake purchase in The Pogues Irish whiskey.

Roust takes on JP Chenet distribution in Russia

8 Dec 2015

Russian Standard owner Roust is to take over Russian distribution and marketing of Les Grands Chais de France's JP Chenet wine brands.

Roust hands Dutch distribution to De Kuyper Royal Distillers

16 Nov 2015

Roust, the owner of Russian Standard vodka, has appointed a new distributor in the Netherlands.

This week in spirits & wine, featuring Diageo, Pernod Ricard and sparkling wine research

23 Oct 2015

Here's a round-up of this week's top stories in the spirits & wine categories. We also have similar round-ups for beer and soft drinks & water.

Roust swaps Russian Standard UK distribtution from Whyte & Mackay to William Grant & Sons - update

19 Oct 2015

Whyte & Mackay is set to cease distributing the Russian Standard in the UK for Roust Inc, with the vodka brand returning to William Grant & Sons' third-party stable.

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Focus - The Power 100: Top Wine & Spirits Trends in the Last Ten Years

10 Jun 2015

Earlier today, brand valuation consultancy Intangible Business released the results of its latest survey of the world's wine and spirits brands. In this excerpt from the full report, which can be downloaded here, the company considers the consumer trends that have shaped the wine and spirits categories in the last ten years.

just the Facts – The Power 100 2015

10 Jun 2015

Earlier today (10 June), brand valuation consultancy Intangible Business released the results of its latest survey of the world's wine and spirits brands. Here's a look at 'The Power 100', along with the methodology used to draw up the list.

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9 Jun 2015

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8 Jun 2015

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just the week in - Spirits & Wine

29 May 2015

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.

Roust replaces Diageo as Bushmills distributor in Russia

29 May 2015

Roust Inc, the owner of Russian Standard vodka, is to take over distribution of Casa Cuervo's Bushmills Irish Whiskey in Russia.

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20 Nov 2014

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Focus - Remy Cointreau's H1 Performance by Brand

16 Oct 2014

Remy Cointreau today reported a drop in first-half sales after another weak showing in China. Here, just-drinks takes a closer look at the company's performance by brand in the six months to the end of September.

Russian Standard switches Spain distribution

9 Oct 2014

Russian Standard has agreed a new distribution deal for its namesake vodka in Spain.

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29 Sep 2014

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just the Facts – The Power 100 2014

2 Jun 2014

Earlier today (2 June), brand valuation consultancy Intangible Business released the results of its latest survey of the world's wine and spirits brands. Here's a look at 'The Power 100', along with the methodology used to draw up the list.

UK: Mast-Jaegermeister goes it alone in UK

28 Apr 2014

Mast-Jägermeister is to take its UK distribution JV in-house.

GLOBAL: Russian Standard unveils "philosophical rapper" for new ad - video

12 Nov 2013

Russian Standard has signed up a “performance philosopher” made famous online to star in its new global ad campaign.

US: New Amsterdam Spirits launches vodka TV ad - video

12 Nov 2013

New Amsterdam Spirits has launched its first US nation-wide TV campaign for its namesake vodka brand.

PORTUGAL: Russian Standard's Gancia teams with Sogrape in Portugal

4 Oct 2013

Gancia Wine has secured distribution for its wine brands in Portugal through Sogrape Distribuição.