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Lecce Cocktail Week readies for round three

3 days ago | thespiritsbusiness.com | Georgie Collins

Returning for its third consecutive year, Lecce Cocktail Week (LCW) will bring the Italian city’s best bars together for several days of celebration in June. Running from 9-15 June, Lecce’s best bars will partner with world-class international and Italian drinks brands to celebrate the city’s mixology scene.
Belfast football stadium adds Clearer Twist to its name

3 days ago | thespiritsbusiness.com | Georgie Collins

Mixer brand Clearer Twist has become the official naming partner of the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The naming rights deal secured by the brand’s parent company, Clearer Group, is said to reflect more than just a commercial partnership – it is a statement of ‘local pride and community impact’ from a product with ‘deep Northern Irish roots’.
Moët Hennessy tight-lipped on 1,200 job cuts

6 days ago | thespiritsbusiness.com | Melita Kiely

The wine and spirits division of luxury goods company LVMH, Moët Hennessy, is staying silent on reports it will slash its workforce by 10% due to poor sales results. First reported in the Financial Times, the paper said Jean-Jacques Guiony, Moët Hennessy chief executive, and his deputy, Alexandre Arnault, reportedly told staff in the wine and spirits arm that employee numbers would be cut to pre-pandemic levels seen in 2019. That would equate to approximately 1,200 people out of 9,400 employees.
Diageo World Class GB announces top 10

6 days ago | thespiritsbusiness.com | Lauren Bowes

The top 10 finalists for Diageo World Class GB have been revealed, with the national final to take place in Scotland in June. The finalists have been whittled down from a long list of 100, all of whom served up cocktails as part of the Diageo World Class 2025 festival last month. Each participating bar served three bespoke cocktails inspired by their local community and based around a Diageo-owned spirit, such as Don Julio Tequila, The Singleton whisky and alcohol-free brand Seedlip.
Campari to avoid M&A as Q1 sales drop

6 days ago | thespiritsbusiness.com | Nicola Carruthers

Italian firm Campari Group saw organic sales drop by 4.8% in the first quarter and confirmed it would streamline its portfolio and not seek further acquisitions. The Milan-headquartered group noted a ‘soft start’ to this year with sales falling to €666 million (US$750m) in the first quarter (Q1). The first-quarter performance followed a full-year organic sales increase of 2.4% for the Aperol maker in 2024.
Twenty8 Nomad’s love letter to the Martini

6 days ago | thespiritsbusiness.com | Lauren Bowes

At Twenty8 Nomad, the restaurant and bar at London’s Nomad Hotel that opens today (9 May), the Martini is the star of the show. Led by vice-president of food and beverage Leo Robitschek, the drinks programme reflects the hotel’s proud New York heritage. “When we decided to do Twenty8, we really thought about who we were and the fabric of who we are,” explains Robitschek.
A bold pour: London Wine Fair 2025

6 days ago | thespiritsbusiness.com | Nicola Carruthers

As the UK’s appetite for spirits continues to grow, London Wine Fair is aiming to meet this demand with a dedicated spirits space at its upcoming show. May marks the return of one of the UK’s biggest drinks events, London Wine Fair, which will place a greater focus on spirits for 2025. A key event in the drinks industry calendar, London Wine Fair will welcome thousands of trade professionals to Olympia from 19-21 May.
US agrees UK trade deal but 10% tariff remains

6 days ago | thespiritsbusiness.com | Ted Simmons

The terms of the US-UK trade agreement remain narrow, but the move reinforces president Donald Trump’s plan to institute a baseline 10% tariff for all countries. On Thursday 8 May, Trump announced a new trade deal with the UK that would cap all potential tariffs at 10%. The announcement comes a month after Trump unveiled a global tariff plan by which all counties would receive a baseline 10% tax, while regions like China, Japan and the EU would be hit with steeper rates.
How can venues help keep women safe at night?

1 week ago | thespiritsbusiness.com | Georgie Collins

The Women’s Night Safety Charter (WNSC), led by the mayor of London, has grown by 500% over three years, and aims to enhance women’s safety in the English capital through simple pledges, such as nominating safety champions, improving communication, and designing safer spaces. The WNSC is part of the mayor’s Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy, and London’s commitment to the UN Women Safe Cities and Safe Public Spaces global initiative.
Top 10 spirits launches from April

1 week ago | thespiritsbusiness.com | Rupert Hohwieler

Liqueurs led the way for new product development in April, while spirits brands also tapped into lower ABV and RTD trends. Scapegrace and Soplica were among brands to launch new liqueurs in April, while Maker’s Mark moved away from Bourbon for the first time. In the mixer space, Thomas Henry launched a watermelon flavour as it turned its attention to daytime drinking occasions. Read on for the full list of top spirits launches from last month.