V&S Group

Is Plymouth Gin the unluckiest spirits brand ever? – comment

Our unaged spirits commentator is in gin again this month. Richard Woodard casts his eye over Plymouth gin, a brand…

FRANCE: Pernod Ricard silent on Vin & Sprit brands sale

Pernod Ricard has declined to comment on a report out of Sweden that the group is to sell off all…

SWEDEN: Vin & Sprit Absolut president to stand down

The president of Vin & Sprit Absolut has announced his intention to step down from the post later this year.…

FRANCE: Pernod Ricard sells V&S spirits to Arcus, Gronstedt to Altia

Pernod Ricard has completed the sale of three ex-Vin & Sprit brands to Arcus Gruppen, but competition concerns have forced the…

FRANCE: Pernod Ricard sells V&S brands

Pernod Ricard has signed a deal with Norway's Arcus Gruppen to sell several drinks brands acquired as part of its…

UK: Vin & Sprit sues Absolute Radio

Vin & Sprit, the owner of Swedish vodka brand Absolut, has launched legal proceedings against UK radio station Absolute Radio…

FRANCE: Pernod Ricard closes Vin & Sprit purchase

Pernod Ricard has completed its EUR5.69bn (US$) acquisition of Absolut vodka owner Vin & Sprit, after receiving the green light…

GLOBAL: Pernod Ricard ordered to sell ahead of V&S purchase closure

Pernod Ricard has been set a selection of hoops to jump through ahead of the closure of its acquisition of…

BELGIUM: Pernod V&S purchase suffers EC decision delay

The European Commission has delayed its decision on Pernod Ricard's proposed acquisition of Vin & Sprit. A spokesperson for the…

US: Vin & Sprit readies Cruzan Guava for US

Vin & Sprit has unveiled an addition to its Cruzan flavoured rum portfolio in the US. The Swedish company, which…