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Brown-Forman’s Full-Year Sales Come In Flat At $3.9 Billion

Brown-Forman saw sales come in flat at $3.9 billion, with operating income down 2% on an organic basis to $1 billion, in its fiscal year through April. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 4, 2026

Treasury Wine Estates Embarks On Transformation Plan, Aiming To Cull Non-Priority Brands

Treasury Wine Estates has laid out transformation plan aimed at boosting performance, including “a simpler and more focused luxury wine business, investing in fewer, stronger brands, while increasing its emphasis on lighter styles and no and low- alcohol wines.” Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 4, 2026

Spirits Depletion Trends Improving, Says WSWA

Spirits depletions have been improving in recent months, the WSWA’s Sipsource data tracker noted, as volume trends improved by 50 basis points in April compared with March, while revenue trends improved by 60 basis points. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 4, 2026

News Briefs for June 4, 2026

•Diageo’s Orphan Barrel has announced Night Sage, a new limited edition 25-year-old Canadian whisky. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 4, 2026

Caymus, Oliver Strike Multistate Deals With Reyes

Fresh off the closing of its acquisition of 11 markets from RNDC, Reyes Beverage Group continues to add new wine suppliers to its portfolio. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 3, 2026

Henkell Freixenet In Talks To Take Majority Stake In Pommery Champagne

Henkell Freixenet, a global force in sparkling wine with 2025 sales of €1.25 billion ($1.46b) and brands including Mionetto, Freixenet, Gratien Meyer, and others is in talks to secure a majority stake in Maison Pommery & Associés, owner of the Pommery Champagne brand. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 3, 2026

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