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B-F Hailed as 1 of World’s Most Ethical Companies

The award was made by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices that fuel corporate character, marketplace trust and business success.  It’s the first year that Brown-Forman Corp. has been on the list, … Continue reading

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Brown-Forman Net Jumps 18% as Sales Rise 14% in 3rd Quarter

Brown-Forman Corp. reports net income jumped 18% to $259 million, or 54 cents a share, as net sales rose 14% (22% organic) in the third quarter, ended Jan. 31. The company also reported brand results for the first nine months … Continue reading

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Brown-Forman Promotes 4 to Senior VP, Announces 2 Retirements

Brown-Forman Corp. promoted four company veterans to Senior VPs and announced the retirement of Ralph de Chabert, Senior VP/Chief Corporate Citizenship Officer, effective July 1, and John Hayes, Senior Vice President/President, USA and Canada, effective Aug. 17. The four are: … Continue reading

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Old Forester Releases 3d in 117 Series, 1910 Extra Old

Old Forester Distilling Co. (Brown-Forman) released the third installment of The 117 Series – 1910 Extra Old. The limited-edition expression is Old Forester’s standard 1910 Old Fine Whisky that has been left to age 18 months in a secondary barrel … Continue reading

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Barenberg Upgrades Brown-Forman to Buy

In a note to clients, Barenberg Beverages noted that Brown-Forman has “suffered from severe external headwinds over the past four years.”  But things are looking up for the Louisville distiller, Barenberg said, citing distributors sitting on historically low inventory levels … Continue reading

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Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau names Anthony Gledhill, currently Chief Counsel, assistant administrator for permitting and taxation.  He succeeds Dan Riordan who is retiring Jan. 28. Brown-Forman Corp. elects Jan Singer, most recently CEO of J. Crew, to its board … Continue reading

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