Much of their time is spent appeasing and aligning competing forces
British premier embarks on two-day trade trip with 125 chief executives, cultural leaders and university vice-chancellors
A new Netflix series focuses on the drama of the beer dynasty, but their legacy endures elsewhere
Profits at maker of Guinness and Johnnie Walker fall by almost 30% amid downturn in alcohol sales
Interim boss Nik Jhangiani has waded in with a sense of command — and secured an early pop in the share price
Drinks group chief had asked the board to quell speculation about her job
Struggling FTSE 100 drinks group searching for new chief to lead turnaround and rebuild investor confidence
Debra Crew struggled to convey the appearance of being fully in control
Beer, wine and spirits companies debate how best to counter public health groundswell against drinking
Young adults are taking the health effects of drinking more seriously
FTSE 100 group may sell its African operations among other assets, analysts say
Drinks group offloads rights to struggling brand at heart of its dispute with Sean Combs
Wealth manager enjoys a resurgent final quarter of 2024
Rather than reinjecting some momentum, the company’s results highlight how difficult the industry is
Drinks maker reports weaker consumer demand and uncertainty over American trade policy
FTSE 100 spirits giant faces a flagging share price and falling demand for alcohol
Disposal follows speculation about group’s portfolio ahead of annual results next week
Veteran stockpicker sells shares in spirits brand because drinks sector is being ‘impacted negatively’
Consumer companies should beware neglecting historic brands in favour of celebrity start-ups
Pub chains have criticised drinks group for shortfall of Irish stout after soaring demand
Chinese levies and US threat of higher duties are a nasty cocktail for European drinks companies
Diversity efforts are aimed at appealing to drinks’ company’s wide customer base
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Combination of uncertainty and distrust in management makes for an unpalatable cocktail
Drinks group reports first annual fall since 2020 as customers cut back on pricier spirits
