VP of Category Management Craig Hodnett reveals the beverage giant's business case for deploying a company-wide initiative to integrate downstream data into all of its operations, starting with category management.
Consumer ratings and pricing power were combined with financial analysis in a new report to determine the top 20 most competitive consumer goods companies of 2009.
The transaction includes the Wild Turkey brands, along with American Honey liqueur, distillery facilities in Kentucky and related assets, together with aged bulk bourbon inventory.
Combining the capabilities and expertise of both companies, the new firm will develop the overall business strategy for Diageo premium brands to be sold by Kirin in Japan.