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EconomyFrench spirits maker Pernod Ricard, which owns Irish Distillers, saw steep declines in all but one of its key markets in the first quarter, it said today, as global tariffs and weak economies further pressure the embattled spirits sector.See the Story
Weak Chinese and US markets weigh on Pernod Ricard sales
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Taxes · United KingdomVirgin Wines has said most of its cost pressures this year have been driven by government policy, including an alcohol duty revamp and a bottle tax. The online wine seller told markets that profit before tax dipped by five per cent to £1.6m in the 2025 financial year, despite flat revenue. CEO Jay Wright pointed to “a challenging consumer backdrop and significant cost pressures” as reasons for the profit dip, with a complete revamp of the alcoh…See the Story
