With Woodchuck Shipments Down, Will C&C’s Investments Pay off?

Dear Client: Vermont Hard Cider owner C&C Brands reported full year ended Feb. 28, 2015 results in the early hours. Comps seem to finally be easing in North America for the company, who reported that investments seem to be paying off and "disruption" pressure started to ease in the back half. Still, Woodchuck shipment volumes were down 18%, while Magners brand grew by 2% with wider distribution. Blackthorn shipment volumes grew by 29% "with a dry authentic English cider offering