Constellation: Pricing Will Pay Off

With the economy and recent price increases taken into account, Constellation performed well in the third quarter particularly in North America where the branded wine business grew 2%. Chief Rob Sands was careful to note throughout the conference call that although the company is meeting earning expectations, the economic environment remains extremely challenging and unpredictable. Some of Constellation’s key strategies in preparing for the future include pricing, growing dollar sales, paying down debt and reducing supply chain initiatives. The company’s