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EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 1 MIN

Diageo's Q1 Sales Surge, World Cup Boost

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Diageos first quarter sales surged 0.3%, beating expectations, driven by World Cup stockpiling and Guinness surge. New CEO Dave Lewis, former Tesco exec, expressed optimism. Guinness sales in Europe, particularly UK & Ireland, soared 8.8%, attracting young women fans. However, North America sales dropped 9.4% due to weak demand and competition. Diageo plans to focus on ready-to-drink cocktails, eyeing growth in the Americas ahead of the World Cup. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3dddd5d6fce11491

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