{"product_id":"the-spirits-business-september-2026","title":"The Spirits Business - September 2026","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"magazine-summary\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; color: #333; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\n  \n  \u003c!-- Main Heading --\u003e\n  \u003ch1 style=\"font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 24px; color: #222; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eContents of this issue\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr)); gap: 40px;\"\u003e\n    \n    \u003c!-- Left Column --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003c!-- Section: Latest --\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"color: #333; font-size: 1.3rem; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eLatest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.2rem; min-width: 25px; text-align: right; color: #1e295d;\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\"\u003eThe big story\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.88rem; color: #555;\"\u003eDiageo plans to cut jobs and focus on RTDs in a bid to return to success\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.2rem; min-width: 25px; text-align: right; color: #1e295d;\"\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\"\u003eNews \u0026amp; insights\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.88rem; color: #555;\"\u003eCanada-US tariff war heats up; Suntory sales stagnant in H1; Campari offloads agricole rums\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.2rem; min-width: 25px; text-align: right; color: #1e295d;\"\u003e16\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\"\u003eBulletins\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.88rem; color: #555;\"\u003eMarketing, product and travel retail updates\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003c!-- Section: Features \u0026 Interviews --\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"color: #333; font-size: 1.3rem; margin-top: 24px; margin-bottom: 12px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Interviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.2rem; min-width: 25px; text-align: right; color: #1e295d;\"\u003e26\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\"\u003eThe big interview\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.88rem; color: #555;\"\u003eBrother's Bond Bourbon has enjoyed a successful first year in GTR, and is hungry for more\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.2rem; min-width: 25px; text-align: right; color: #1e295d;\"\u003e34\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\"\u003eThe SB Awards\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.88rem; color: #555;\"\u003eWe announce the people and brands with a chance of winning big at our November event\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.2rem; min-width: 25px; text-align: right; color: #1e295d;\"\u003e40\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\"\u003eGlobal travel retail\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.88rem; color: #555;\"\u003eWe examine the state of the sector, including rum, Scotch, gin, vodka, liqueurs and RTDs\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.2rem; min-width: 25px; text-align: right; color: #1e295d;\"\u003e52\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\"\u003eIrish whiskey\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.88rem; color: #555;\"\u003eProducers are pivoting to attract new markets as shockwaves from US tariffs still reverberate\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.2rem; min-width: 25px; text-align: right; color: #1e295d;\"\u003e58\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\"\u003eVodka\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.88rem; color: #555;\"\u003eThe resurgence of the Martini in all its forms has helped boost the vodka category\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.2rem; min-width: 25px; text-align: right; color: #1e295d;\"\u003e64\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\"\u003eRum\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.88rem; color: #555;\"\u003eAgricole is growing beyond the French Caribbean as brands put their own spin on the segment\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.2rem; min-width: 25px; text-align: right; color: #1e295d;\"\u003e70\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\"\u003eNew Zealand\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.88rem; color: #555;\"\u003eNew Zealand's spirits producers are banking on their distinctive offerings having global appeal\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- Right Column --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003c!-- Section: Events --\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"color: #333; font-size: 1.3rem; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eEvents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.2rem; min-width: 25px; text-align: right; color: #1e295d;\"\u003e74\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\"\u003eTFWA preview\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.88rem; color: #555;\"\u003eThis year's event returns to Cannes and we highlight what brands have in store for visitors\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003c!-- Section: Competitions --\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"color: #333; font-size: 1.3rem; margin-top: 24px; margin-bottom: 12px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eCompetitions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.2rem; min-width: 25px; text-align: right; color: #1e295d;\"\u003e82\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\"\u003eThe Travel Retail Masters 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.88rem; color: #555;\"\u003eWhether flying or cruising, there's something special for you on the duty free shelves\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.2rem; min-width: 25px; text-align: right; color: #1e295d;\"\u003e90\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1rem; color: #333;\"\u003eThe Vodka Masters 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.88rem; color: #555;\"\u003eQuality reigned throughout the flights, as our judges were impressed with all sectors\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Spirits Business","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57395911000444,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/2473\/4871\/files\/The-Spirits-Business-September-2026.pdf_1-480x0-c-default_c1d53db5-2f10-4355-bb68-e60a4e51d06b.webp?v=1788362189","url":"https:\/\/shop.unionpress.co.uk\/products\/the-spirits-business-september-2026","provider":"Union Press Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}