Jameson, Absolut and Glenlivet Boost Pernod

Dear Client: Pernod Ricard grew organic sales by 2% in the US in the year ended June 30, while their top 14 strategic brands gained 5%. There's "no sign of a slowdown in the US market," said chief Pierre Pringuet, and he's not kidding. The total US market was up 4% in the 12 months to June 30 according to Nielsen and 3% based on NABCA. Malibu, Glenlivet and Jameson were Pernod's biggest growth contributors. Absolut "is very clearly growing,"