Guinness Cheshire depot targeted in 800 barrel heist
Thieves have made off with more than 70,000 pints’ worth of Guinness, as they hit the Diageo-owned Runcorn depot. According to police, two lorries were driven into the depot on…
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Unite proposes strike at Diageo’s Scottish distillery
Trade union Unite announced plans to dispute over job cuts at Diageo’s Cameronbridge distillery in Leven, Scotland. Diageo is the parent company of a portfolio of popular alcohol…
Diageo cut nearly 2K jobs during restructuring
The Guinness owner said its headcount has declined by more than 6% as it prepares a $1 billion savings plan.
Diageo sheds nearly 2,000 jobs as Dave Lewis pushes ahead with turnaround
Diageo has shed almost 2,000 employees over the past year as new chief executive Sir Dave Lewis pushes ahead with a sweeping cost-cutting programme at the Guinness and Johnnie…
Guinness Maker Sheds Nearly 2,000 Jobs As New CEO Leads Overhaul
Diageo's total headcount fell more than 6% year-on-year by the end of June, its annual report showed as the company commences restructuring.
Diageo names R. Alexandra Keith as new board member
Diageo, which counts Baileys, Guinness and Gordon’s amongst its portfolio, has named R. Alexandra Keith as a non-executive director. The appointment will be effective from 5…
Diageo Agrees To Reformulate India Whisky, Rum Drinks After Flavouring Breach, Sources Say
Diageo has agreed to reformulate some of its most popular whisky and rum drinks in India, two government sources told Reuters
Guinness owner Diageo targets $1B in cost savings
The three-year turnaround plan, which includes job cuts, will boost investments in Guinness and successful RTDs.
Diageo targets $1 billion savings after FY sales decline
The Smirnoff and Johnnie Walker owner reported a net sales decline of 2% for the year ending 30 June 2026 before unveiling $1.2 billion restructuring plan The post Diageo targets…
Struggling Diageo to cut costs by more than a billion
Beverage manufacturer Diageo, owner of Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, and Baileys, plans to make significant cost cuts following a decline in revenue, while simultaneously investing in…
Lewis bets on Guinness and RTDs in Diageo recovery strategy
Sir Dave Lewis is going deep with cost cutting at Diageo, but he is also intent on restructuring the business to unlock greater value from its portfolio, writes Ron Emler. The…
Diageo looks to Guinness and premixed cocktails for turnaround
Diageo has unveiled plans to double Guinness production as part of a major turnaround programme, that will also see the drinks giant reduce roles across its global workforce. The…