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"If the domestic retailers had our growth, they would be singing and dancing" - just-drinks speaks to ex-TFWA president Erik Juul-Mortensen 13 May 2019

Andy Morton

Prior to the TFWA Asia-Pacific exhibition, which kicks off in Singapore this week, just-drinks news & insights editor Andy Morton met Erik Juul-Mortensen, the former head of TFWA. The interview, which took place just before Juul-Mortensen left the association late last year, covers the Global Travel Retail expert's parting thoughts on the industry, including the challenges the sector faces from falling footfall and margin pressures, as well as the threat - and opportunity - of digital.

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"You could argue that we are stupid to sell in Travel Retail; for us it is the right environment" - Interview, Edrington MD for Global Travel Retail, Igor Boyadjian 10 Oct 2017

Andy Morton

In early-October, Edrington officially unveiled its new Global Travel Retail range for its The Macallan single malt Scotch whisky brand. The Macallan Quest Collection differs from its predecessor, the 1824 range, by having four SKUs instead of three. At the Tax Free World Association exhibition in Cannes, just-drinks sat down with Edrington's MD for GTR, Igor Boyadjian to discuss the reasons for the four tiers, why Edrington could exit the GTR channel and how digital is expected to transform transactions.

The Coca-Cola Co names former McDonald's exec as next Costa Coffee head 20 Nov 19

Andy Morton

The Coca-Cola Co names former McDonald's exec as next Costa Coffee head

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California's Wine Institute recruits externally for Canadian market lead 20 Nov 19

Olly Wehring

The trade association for California's wine producers has lined up a new head for its operations in Canada, with Rick Slomka set to retire next year.

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Pernod Ricard refutes on-the-job drinking allegations 18 Nov 19

Andy Morton

Pernod Ricard has countered accusations in a French newspaper that its salespeople are put under pressure to drink alcohol while entertaining clients.

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Carlsberg targets Asia growth with new senior VP post 18 Nov 19

Olly Wehring

Carlsberg has created a new senior position in its Asia business, with Denmark MD Søren Brinck lined up as the brewer's first senior VP for the region.

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Yealands Wine Group appoints Tiffani Graydon as CEO 12 Nov 19

Thandie Sibanda

Yealands Wine Group has named a former Pernod Ricard senior manager as its new CEO.

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Pernod Ricard recruits externally for next North America CEO 8 Nov 19

Olly Wehring

The CEO of Pernod Ricard's North American operations has called time on his 25-year career with the group.