Organisation: Drinks

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Irish sales flat as Diageo plans €1.7bn share buyback round

Drinks giant Diageo has reported that net sales in Ireland were flat during its last financial year, but has increased medium-term group profit targets and announced a £1.5bn (€1.7bn) share buyback programme, writes Geoff Percival,

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C&C positive in full-year profits prediction

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Britvic to acquire French drinks group

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Britvic sales up but Irish market 'challenging'

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C&C reports 9% drop in revenue

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Britvic sees no recovery in Irish trade

Britvic profits wiped out

Drinks company Britvic has announced today that its second-quarter operating profit was down from £4.3m (€4.88m) to £0 in Ireland.

Wed, 20 May, 2009

C&C profits in line with forecasts

Drinks group C&C today posted annual results for the year to end February with profits broadly in line with analysts' expectations.

Tue, 12 May, 2009

C&C warns of 8% fall in first-half revenue

DRINKS group C&C expects first-half revenue to be down by 8% following a poor summer and increased competition.

Sat, 30 Aug, 2008

C&C blames weather, equipment, the economy for falling revenues

DRINKS group, C&C has warned that its first-half revenues — for the six months to the end of August — will probably show a decline on levels reported for the same period last year, when revenue topped €375.6 million.

Sat, 12 Jul, 2008

Diageo completes deal with Ketel One makers

Drinks group Diageo has completed a deal to buy a 50% stake in the company that makes Ketel One Vodka.

Tue, 10 Jun, 2008

Diageo buys Dutch vodka stake

Drinks giant Diageo has ditched its interest in iconic Swedish vodka brand Absolut after today agreeing a deal for a 50% stake in Dutch vodka Ketel One.

Wed, 06 Feb, 2008

C&C sees Magners market share boost

DRINKS group C&C has received some new year cheer following a tough financial year, with latest trade data in Britain showing market share increases for its Magners cider brand.

Tue, 15 Jan, 2008

Edward Dillon report drop in profits

DRINKS distributor Edward Dillon & Co recorded a further fall in annual profits in 2005, the company’s latest accounts show.

Fri, 04 Aug, 2006

Commission seeks to ban alcohol sponsorship at sporting contests

DRINKS giants could be banned from sponsoring sporting contests following rising concern over drinking among the young.

Mon, 03 Jul, 2006

Pepsi sales under pressure, warns Britvic

Drinks group Britvic warned sales of Tango and Pepsi were under pressure today as consumers continued their drive for healthier lifestyles.

Thu, 02 Mar, 2006

Wine retailer franchise expands

DRINKS retailer Wine Buff have opened their eighth franchised shop in Ireland.

Mon, 14 Nov, 2005

Drinks giant Diageo sees sales go flat

DRINKS group Diageo, the owner of Guinness, said sales have continue to slow down.

Fri, 08 Jul, 2005

Irish food brands to shine in €2.7m newspaper advertising campaign

THREE indigenous food and drink brands are to be marketed in a €2.7m newspaper advertising campaign at no cost to the owners.

Fri, 10 Jun, 2005

London market cheered at Allied Domecq takeover talks

Drinks giant Allied Domecq today confirmed it was the subject of takeover interest from rival French group Pernod Ricard, which counts Midleton, Jameson, Powers and Bushmills whiskeys among its brands.

Tue, 05 Apr, 2005

Diageo appoints Roche chief onto board

Drinks giant Diageo has increased the number of independent non-executive directors on its board to seven.

Wed, 30 Mar, 2005

Call for bars, off-trade to pull vodka sachets from shelves

A DRINKS industry lobby group has recommended bars and off-licences cease stocking two popular vodka-based drinks targeted at youngsters.

Wed, 23 Mar, 2005

Antrim-based drinks group agrees Merrydown takeover

Drinks group Merrydown today gave its blessing to a £36.7m (€53.3m) takeover by the owner of the WKD spirits brand.

Wed, 16 Feb, 2005

C&C to float on stock exchanges

DRINKS and snack food group C&C has confirmed it will float on the Dublin and London stock exchanges this summer, two years after aborting its first planned flotation.

Tue, 27 Apr, 2004

Whiskey brands a hit for Irish Distillers in US

Drinks group Irish Distillers have made solid progress in the United States market, the company reported today.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2003

Guinness defends advertising campaign

Drinks giant Guinness today defended an advertising campaign featuring cricketer Ian Botham, who has reportedly claimed it breaches his image rights.

Tue, 13 Aug, 2002