Here are the ten most viewed, subscriber-only items on just-drinks this week:
10. Analysis – Developed markets strong for Diageo in Q1, emerging markets weaker
Diageo’s performance in its first quarter carries a hint of irony for one analyst, who has highlighted better developed markets numbers versus weakening emerging markets for the group.
9. Analysis – Chinese hangover continues for Remy Cointreau
Remy Cointreau risks Chinese consumers gravitating towards other Western spirits rather than returning to Cognac when stock levels return, an analyst has warned.
8. Analysis – SABMiller faces short-term bumps, but long-term look solid
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By GlobalDataSABMiller can expect short-term issues in Colombia and South Africa, but remains well-placed for structural long-term growth, according to an analyst.
7. Analysis – PepsiCo must plug North American volumes leaks
PepsiCo’s North American beverage volumes will have dropped 20% in the four years before 2015 if current rates of decline continue, an analyst has warned.
6. In the Spotlight – Coca-Cola Co & PepsiCo’s Q3
The Coca-Cola Co and PepsiCo’s third-quarter results both hit the pavement this week, with contrasting performances for the beverage rivals in their home market.
5. just On Call – Coca-Cola Co CEO brands critics “wrong” over growth
The Coca-Cola Co’s CEO has hit back at critics who claim the company’s growth story is over, saying the climate is ripe with opportunity.
4. just the Facts – Diageo in Africa
Diageo is hosting an investor conference this week that focuses on the companies operations in Africa. Here, just-drinks reviews the company’s African footprint.
3. Preview – Tax Free World Association World Exhibition 2013
Ahead of this year’s Tax Free World Association World Exhibition, which returns to Cannes next week, Joe Bates considers the travel retail landscape.
2. The just-drinks Interview – Ed Shirley, Bacardi president & CEO – Part I
As a privately-held company, Bacardi has the luxury of only having to disclose to the wider world what it wants to. But, with a long and rich history, the spirits group is keen to talk up the provenance of its brands. Here, in the first of a two-part exclusive interview, Bacardi’s president & CEO, Ed Shirley, talks about the benefits of working for a family-owned firm, the opportunities for its brands and the rise of cocktail culture.
1. Comment – Spirits – Bacardi’s Grey Goose Campaign: Frankly Speaking
Returning to the just-drinks fold in the guise of our white spirits commentator, Richard Woodard kicks off his latest stint with us with a look at Bacardi’s recently-announced global marketing push for its Grey Goose vodka brand.
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