Allied Domecq Renews 'First Choice Supplier' Agreement with Judge & Dolph in Illinois.Business Editors WESTPORT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 2004 Allied Domecq Allied Domecq PLC was an international company, headquartered in Bristol, UK that operated spirits, wine, and quick service restaurant businesses. History Allied Domecq was the result of a 1994 merger between Allied Lyons and Pedro Domecq.[1]. Spirits & Wine North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : AED AED - Automated Engineering Design ), a marketing-led brands business, and Judge & Dolph, Ltd., an Illinois-based wholesale wine and spirits distributor, are pleased to announce they have agreed to replace their existing long-term agreement with a new long-term agreement that reflects Allied Domecq's "First Choice Supplier" philosophy and is expected to deliver unparalleled growth with new performance-based rewards. Judge & Dolph will utilize a dedicated sales division to distribute all of the Allied Domecq's leading brands such as Kahlua(R), Stolichnaya(R) Vodkas, Sauza(R) Tequilas, Beefeater beefeater yeoman of the English royal guard, esp. at the Tower of London; slang for Englishman. [Br. Culture: Misc.] See : Britain beefeater popular name for a Yeoman of the Guard or Yeoman Warder of the Tower of London. [Br. Hist. (R), MALIBU(R) flavored rums, Canadian Club This article refers to the Canadian Club brand of whisky. For the Toronto club which hears speeches from prominent individuals, see Canadian Club of Toronto. (R), Courvoisier(R), Maker's Mark Maker's Mark is a hand crafted small batch type of bourbon whisky distilled in Loretto, Kentucky. When the famous T.W. Samuels family of distilling sold their distillery and their trademarks in the 1950s, those members of the family who wished to continue in the business (R), Kuya(TM) fusion rum, Buena Vista(R), Clos Du Bois Du Bois (d  `bois, dəbois`), city (1990 pop. 8,286), Clearfield co., W central Pa., in the region of the Allegheny plateau; inc. 1881. (R), Brancott(R), Champagne Perrier Jouet(R), and Champagne Mumm(R). Jim Clerkin, President of Allied Domecq Spirits, North America, and Bill Newlands, President of Allied Domecq Wines, USA, in a joint statement said, "Allied Domecq renewed its commitment to Judge & Dolph to bring a stronger 'First Choice Supplier' focus to the relationship, including new performance-based incentives. We are confident the new agreement with Judge & Dolph will continue to give us a competitive advantage in Illinois." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Clerkin and Newlands, "Allied Domecq is building a strong network of strategic U.S. distributor relationships based on market-by-market business opportunities. Allied Domecq's long-term 'First Choice Supplier' arrangement with Judge & Dolph will feature a new way of partnering with exclusive distributors, including state-of-the-art performance assessments, increased investment in market spending and more committed 'feet on the street' than any other sales force in the market place." "Allied Domecq's dynamic portfolio of spirits and wine brands generate significant value to our business," said Rocky Wirtz, President of Judge & Dolph. "Allied Domecq is one of the leading spirits and wine suppliers in the industry and this long-term relationship will allow our focused sales force to deliver these great brands to our customers." Wirtz added: "We are extremely proud of our new partnership. It is a tribute to each and every one of our 800 employees who make up the Judge and Dolph family. It also affirms that the investments we made early on will continue to result in stronger sales and growth." About Allied Domecq Spirits & Wine North America Allied Domecq Spirits & Wine North America is a division of Allied Domecq PLC (NYSE: AED). Allied Domecq is a marketing-driven brands business that operates globally in spirits and wine and quick service restaurants. Powerful and exciting brands drive profitable growth and strong, consistent cash flows. Leading North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. brands include Kahlua(R), Stolichnaya(R) Vodkas, Sauza(R) Tequilas, Beefeater(R), MALIBU(R) flavored rum, Canadian Club(R), Courvoisier(R), Maker's Mark(R), Kuya(TM) fusion rum, WET by Beefeater(TM), Midori(R), Hiram Walker(R) Liqueurs Liqueurs are high-alcohol, high-sugar beverages with added flavorings usually derived from herbs, fruits, or nuts. Liqueurs are distinct from flavored liquors, fruit brandy and eau de vie which contain no sugar. Most liqueurs range between 15 and 70 percent alcohol by volume. , Buena Vista(R), William Hill(R) Wines, Clos Du Bois(R), Brancott(R), Atlas Peak(R), Champagne Perrier Jouet(R), Champagne Mumm(R), Dunkin Donuts(R), Baskin Robbins(R) and Togo's(R) restaurants. Enjoy Allied Domecq's brands responsibly and in moderation. Allied Domecq, North America's vision is to be the "First Choice Supplier" in the hearts and minds of its customers, consumers and employees. For further information on Allied Domecq please visit www.allieddomecqplc.com. For media inquiries in North America, please visit http://press.adsw.com. About Judge & Dolph, Ltd. Illinois-based Judge & Dolph, a division of the Wirtz Corporation, is a family-held wine and spirits distribution company that has been providing quality products and the highest standard of service to Illinois customers for more than 75 years. It employs approximately 800 employees throughout its Illinois operations. For more information, please visit www.judgedolph.com |
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