Diageo confirms Bushmills swap deal Diageo has agreed a deal with Mexico's Jose Cuervo to take full control of its Don Julio tequila brand in exchange for the drinks group's Bushmills whiskey label. Business • 03 Nov 14
Diageo confirms Bushmills swap deal Diageo has agreed a deal with Mexico's Jose Cuervo to take full control of its Don Julio tequila brand in exchange for the drinks group's Bushmills whiskey label. Business • 03 Nov 14
Diageo Q1 sales fall 1.5% on emerging markets Diageo, the world's largest spirits company, today reported a 1.5% decline in first-quarter organic net sales. Business • 16 Oct 14
Diageo Q1 sales fall 1.5% on emerging markets Diageo, the world's largest spirits company, today reported a 1.5% decline in first-quarter organic net sales. Business • 16 Oct 14
Diageo opens new brewery in Dublin Diageo, the owner of the Guinness and Baileys brands among many others, has opened Brewhouse No. 4 at St James' Gate in Dublin. Business • 10 Sep 14
Diageo opens new brewery in Dublin Diageo, the owner of the Guinness and Baileys brands among many others, has opened Brewhouse No. 4 at St James' Gate in Dublin. Business • 10 Sep 14
Diageo posts weaker-than-expected results Diageo, the world's largest distilled drinks maker by sales, has posted weaker-than-expected earnings, hurt by a slowdown in China and volatility in other emerging markets. Business • 31 Jul 14
Diageo posts weaker-than-expected results Diageo, the world's largest distilled drinks maker by sales, has posted weaker-than-expected earnings, hurt by a slowdown in China and volatility in other emerging markets. Business • 31 Jul 14
Diageo gains majority control of United Spirits Diageo said it had won majority control of India's United Spirits as the British liquor giant ramps up its presence in the whiskey-loving nation, paying $1.9bn to nearly double its stake. Business • 02 Jul 14
Diageo gains majority control of United Spirits Diageo said it had won majority control of India's United Spirits as the British liquor giant ramps up its presence in the whiskey-loving nation, paying $1.9bn to nearly double its stake. Business • 02 Jul 14
Diageo reports small sales increase over 9 months Drinks group Diageo has reported a small increase in sales over the past nine months thanks to strong performance in North and South America. Business • 17 Apr 14
Diageo reports small sales increase over 9 months Drinks group Diageo has reported a small increase in sales over the past nine months thanks to strong performance in North and South America. Business • 17 Apr 14
Diageo bids for larger stake in Indian drinks firm Diageo has launched an offer to take control of Indian whisky maker United Spirits Limited as the British drinks giant chases expansion in emerging markets. Business • 15 Apr 14
Diageo bids for larger stake in Indian drinks firm Diageo has launched an offer to take control of Indian whisky maker United Spirits Limited as the British drinks giant chases expansion in emerging markets. Business • 15 Apr 14
Diageo's first half sales growth slows Diageo, the world's biggest distilled spirits company, today reported a 1.8% rise in sales for the first half of its fiscal year. Business • 30 Jan 14
Diageo's first half sales growth slows Diageo, the world's biggest distilled spirits company, today reported a 1.8% rise in sales for the first half of its fiscal year. Business • 30 Jan 14
Diageo strengthens tequila portfolio Diageo has added to its tequila offering with the acquisition of super-premium brand Peligroso, the company said today. Business • 27 Jan 14
Diageo strengthens tequila portfolio Diageo has added to its tequila offering with the acquisition of super-premium brand Peligroso, the company said today. Business • 27 Jan 14
Diageo sales in US offset weaker Europe Diageo today reported a 3% rise in quarterly organic net sales, as growth in the Americas offset a decline in western Europe. Business • 17 Oct 13
Diageo sales in US offset weaker Europe Diageo today reported a 3% rise in quarterly organic net sales, as growth in the Americas offset a decline in western Europe. Business • 17 Oct 13
Doctors' group labels 'Arthur's Day' irresponsible The Royal College of Physicians has criticised "Arthur's Day", an event organised by drinks manufacturer Diageo, saying it promotes heavy drinking and is irresponsible. News • 23 Sep 13
Doctors' group labels 'Arthur's Day' irresponsible The Royal College of Physicians has criticised "Arthur's Day", an event organised by drinks manufacturer Diageo, saying it promotes heavy drinking and is irresponsible. News • 23 Sep 13
Moore criticises Diageo over 'Arthur's Day' Drinks manufacturer Diageo has defended the holding of its annual "Arthur's Day" celebrations after singer Christy Moore described it as an 'alcoholiday' in a song. News • 20 Sep 13
Moore criticises Diageo over 'Arthur's Day' Drinks manufacturer Diageo has defended the holding of its annual "Arthur's Day" celebrations after singer Christy Moore described it as an 'alcoholiday' in a song. News • 20 Sep 13
Teeling firm to buy Great Northern Brewery Entrepreneur John Teeling's Irish Whiskey Company has reached agreement with Diageo to buy the Great Northern Brewery site in Dundalk. Business • 22 Aug 13
Teeling firm to buy Great Northern Brewery Entrepreneur John Teeling's Irish Whiskey Company has reached agreement with Diageo to buy the Great Northern Brewery site in Dundalk. Business • 22 Aug 13
Diageo reports 5% drop in Guinness sales here Drinks group Diageo has posted full-year sales growth that topped analysts estimates, boosted by acquisitions in emerging markets and higher-priced products in the US. Business • 31 Jul 13
Diageo reports 5% drop in Guinness sales here Drinks group Diageo has posted full-year sales growth that topped analysts estimates, boosted by acquisitions in emerging markets and higher-priced products in the US. Business • 31 Jul 13
Diageo denies investment threat over ad ban A spokesperson for Diageo has rejected suggestions the company will scale down its operations in Ireland if drink companies are banned from advertising at big sporting events. Business • 17 Jun 13
Diageo denies investment threat over ad ban A spokesperson for Diageo has rejected suggestions the company will scale down its operations in Ireland if drink companies are banned from advertising at big sporting events. Business • 17 Jun 13
Diageo turns to insider to replace CEO Walsh Drinks company Diageo has named chief operating officer Ivan Menezes as its new chief executive today. Business • 07 May 13
Diageo turns to insider to replace CEO Walsh Drinks company Diageo has named chief operating officer Ivan Menezes as its new chief executive today. Business • 07 May 13
Drinks groups' sales slow on emerging markets Global drinks companies Diageo and SABMiller reported a fall in sales for the first three months of 2013 in major emerging markets today. Business • 18 Apr 13
Drinks groups' sales slow on emerging markets Global drinks companies Diageo and SABMiller reported a fall in sales for the first three months of 2013 in major emerging markets today. Business • 18 Apr 13
21 jobs to go as Diageo plans Waterford closure Diageo is to close its Co Waterford brewery by the end of the year, with the loss of 21 jobs. Business • 11 Apr 13
21 jobs to go as Diageo plans Waterford closure Diageo is to close its Co Waterford brewery by the end of the year, with the loss of 21 jobs. Business • 11 Apr 13
Diageo to close Waterford brewery Diageo has announced that it will cease operations at its Waterford brewery by the end of this year, with the loss of 21 jobs. News • 11 Apr 13
Diageo to close Waterford brewery Diageo has announced that it will cease operations at its Waterford brewery by the end of this year, with the loss of 21 jobs. News • 11 Apr 13
Diageo revenue growth supported by premium brands Diageo, the world's biggest spirits group, reported steady sales growth in the second half of 2012. Business • 31 Jan 13
Diageo revenue growth supported by premium brands Diageo, the world's biggest spirits group, reported steady sales growth in the second half of 2012. Business • 31 Jan 13
Diageo talks with Jose Cuervo end without deal The world's biggest spirits maker, Diageo, has pulled out of long-running talks to buy a stake in top-selling tequila brand Jose Cuervo in a surprise move that could slow its race into fast-growing emerging markets. Business • 11 Dec 12
Diageo talks with Jose Cuervo end without deal The world's biggest spirits maker, Diageo, has pulled out of long-running talks to buy a stake in top-selling tequila brand Jose Cuervo in a surprise move that could slow its race into fast-growing emerging markets. Business • 11 Dec 12
Diageo takes stake in India's United Spirits Diageo, the world's largest distiller, is to buy a 53.4% stake in Indian drinks manufacturer United Spirits in a deal worth $2 billion. Business • 09 Nov 12
Diageo takes stake in India's United Spirits Diageo, the world's largest distiller, is to buy a 53.4% stake in Indian drinks manufacturer United Spirits in a deal worth $2 billion. Business • 09 Nov 12
US and emerging market lift Diageo sales Diageo, the world's biggest spirits group, has today posted a 5% rise in underlying quarterly sales. Business • 17 Oct 12
US and emerging market lift Diageo sales Diageo, the world's biggest spirits group, has today posted a 5% rise in underlying quarterly sales. Business • 17 Oct 12
Diageo in talks to buy stake in United Spirits British drinks giant Diageo is in talks to acquire a stake in India's United Spirits. Business • 25 Sep 12
Diageo in talks to buy stake in United Spirits British drinks giant Diageo is in talks to acquire a stake in India's United Spirits. Business • 25 Sep 12
Guinness annual worldwide sales up 4% Diageo has reported pre-tax profits of £3.121 billion for the 12 months to the end of June. Business • 23 Aug 12
Guinness annual worldwide sales up 4% Diageo has reported pre-tax profits of £3.121 billion for the 12 months to the end of June. Business • 23 Aug 12
