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Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
GUINNESS AND VAN LEEUWEN CHURN OUT THE ULTIMATE LOVELY DAY ICE CREAM COLLAB
From scoop shops to surf shops, Guinness is bringing lovely days across the country all summer long! NEW YORK, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Two icons. One delicious collaboration. Guinness and Van Leeuwen are serving up lovely days by the scoop! The brands have teamed up to churn out the ultimate ice cream collab of the summer and prove that Guinness was made for sunny days too. The launch of the "Lovely Day for a Guinness" ice cream combines Van Leeuwen's ultra-creamy ice cream with the unforgettable flavor of Guinness mixed with rich chocolate chunks. It's bold. It's unexpected. And it's everything a summer treat should be! Inspired by the classic "Lovely Day for a Guinness" ads of the 1950s, the aptly named limited-edition ice cream pays homage to that same legacy while offering a new way to enjoy the brand during the summertime. The flavor is packaged in a custom carton, drawing design cues from this summer's limited-edition Guinness Draught Stout 4-pack—available now on shelves nationwide—that reimagines the historic Guinness toucan art with a modern American twist. The "Lovely Day for a Guinness" ice cream 14 oz pint captures the same eye-catching, visual nod to the warmer months. "We're always looking for ways to bring the bold flavor of Guinness to life in new formats, offering a modern twist to a timeless classic," said Karissa Downer, Director, Guinness. "This collaboration with Van Leeuwen captures the simple summer joys that sit at the heart of our "A Lovely Day" campaign – like sharing a scoop of ice cream, a pint of Guinness, and time with the people who make those moments matter. It's one more way to come together over a Guinness and enjoy your lovely days this summer." Starting today, the "Lovely Day for a Guinness" ice cream will be available in 14 oz pints at Van Leeuwen Scoop Shops nationwide for $11.15 or online at with shipping nationwide for $12 while supplies last. Van Leeuwen is known nationally for creative seasonal flavors with a genuine focus on good ingredients and no unnecessary stuff, and for out-of-the-box limited-edition collaboration flavors such as Hidden Valley Ranch, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, BIGFACE Coffee Affogato in partnership with NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler and Espresso ice cream in partnership with singer/songwriter Sabrina Carpenter. CEO and co-founder Ben Van Leeuwen said: "At Van Leeuwen, we're all about making good ice cream that makes you feel good – and what better way to do that than with Guinness? Their bold, smooth flavor is a perfect match for our rich French-style ice cream, and this collab felt like the kind of lovely-day indulgence that summer calls for. It's unexpected in the best way – and we think people are going to be surprised by how naturally Guinness and ice cream go together." No matter where your lovely days take you, summertime is Guinness time! Beyond the initial launch with Van Leeuwen, Guinness is showing up to celebrate the many ways people enjoy their lovely days under the sun: Scoop Shop & Sampling Events: Here's how to score free ice cream this summer! Guinness and Van Leeuwen are teaming up to make your August a little sweeter. On select days, the below locations will offer free samples of the Guinness x Van Leeuwen limited-edition "Lovely Day for a Guinness" flavor, served alongside tiny pours of Guinness Draught while supplies last! Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Chicago: 7/30-8/1 Van Leeuwen Williamsburg Store (204 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249): 8/12 from 5-7 pm Astor Place: 8/14 from 12-8 pm (a Van Leeuwen x Guinness branded ice cream truck will be parked curbside in the area serving ice cream only) Van Leeuwen The Gulch Store (335 11th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203): 8/15 from 5-7 pm Van Leeuwen Dallas West Village Store (3699 McKinney Ave, Suite 1018, Dallas, TX 75204): 8/22 from 5-7 pm Follow the Pintmobile: Guinness is rolling out a fleet of custom-branded retro vans topped with iconic Guinness surfboards! These retro vans are popping up with treats, tiny pints, and photo-worthy moments so don't miss them when they roll into your neighborhood. Keep your eyes peeled in Miami, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Columbus and San Diego - it could show up on your corner! Guinness Surf Shop Pop-Up (65 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254): This August, Guinness is paying homage to the brand's iconic Surfer ad for a lovely day in Hermosa Beach! On 8/9 from 1-7 pm, adults (21+) can stop by SPYDER Surf Shop to taste the "Lovely Day for a Guinness" Van Leeuwen ice cream collab, enjoy tiny pints of Guinness Draught alongside tiny tacos from a local favorite joint and grab exclusive summer merch. As a thank you to the Hermosa Beach community for celebrating with us, Guinness is making a $20,000 donation to the Surfrider Foundation to help protect and preserve the coastline that's the backdrop to countless lovely days. Follow @GuinnessUS across social media to stay up to date on all the lovely days and local activities this summer has to offer. Remember, if you're taking a break or not drinking at all, try a Guinness 0 to keep the celebrations going. Whether you sip or scoop your Guinness, lovely days are ahead all summer long! About Van Leeuwen Ice CreamVan Leeuwen began as a yellow scoop truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 by Ben Van Leeuwen, Pete Van Leeuwen and Laura O'Neill, who were on a mission to make good ice cream from good ingredients that makes you feel good. Their French-style ice cream (made with more than double the amount of egg yolks as standard ice cream) quickly gained a loyal following. Van Leeuwen has since expanded and has scoop shops in New York, California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, DC, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Texas, Tennessee and Florida. Pints, ice cream bars and ice cream sandwiches are available in grocery stores across the country and to order for nationwide shipping from their website. To keep up with everything Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, follow the brand on Instagram @vanleeuwenicecream or visit About GuinnessThe Guinness brand was established in 1759, when Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000 year lease on St. James's Gate Brewery in Dublin. Brewed using four main ingredients, water, barley (malted & roasted), hops and yeast, Guinness is the world's most popular stout. The iconic beer is brewed in 49 countries worldwide and sold in over 150 with almost 9 million glasses of Guinness enjoyed every day around the world. The most GUINNESS is sold in Great Britain, Ireland, USA, Nigeria and Cameroon. More information can be found at About DiageoDiageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos, DeLeon and Don Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness. Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: DGE) and their products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information about Diageo, their people, brands, and performance, visit Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice. Follow Twitter and Instagram for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA. MEDIA CONTACTS: Kelly Pepe, diageobeer@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE GUINNESS
Irish Independent
19-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Strong Guinness sales in Europe help Diageo in Q3
Investors were buoyed by the world's biggest spirits maker's plans to cut costs and its expectation that the impact from tariffs won't be as bad has previously anticipated. Diageo chief executive Debra Crew said the group is introducing a programme called 'Accelerate', designed to cut costs, delivery enhanced cash flow and improve its operating model. The group plans to save $500m (€444m) in costs by 2028 following years of sales declines. The new programme will be backed by 'appropriate and selective disposals' in coming years, according to Diageo. The drinks maker shot down speculation earlier this year that it was poised to sell the iconic Guinness brand. It had been reported that Diageo exploring a potential spin-off or sale of Guinness, in what would be the biggest corporate change for the Irish beer brand since it was merged with Grand Metropolitan in 1997. Overall third-quarter organic net sales at Diageo, which also owns brands including Johnnie Walker, Captain Morgan and Gordon's, rose 5.9pc, with organic volume up 2.8pc and sales mix and pricing accounting for 3.1 percentage points of the rise. In Europe, organic net sales were flat. 'Organic net sales were broadly flat with performance overall supported by continued strong momentum in Guinness, offset by further softness in spirits across key markets,' Diageo noted in a trading update. 'Guinness organic net sales were up double digit in the quarter with continued momentum from both Guinness Draught and Guinness 0.0,' it added. 'Spirits organic net sales declined overall but our continued focus on tequila delivered growth from both Don Julio and Casamigos.' Ms Crew insisted the group's new Accelerate programme will deliver for shareholders. 'This sets out clear near-term cash delivery targets and a disciplined approach to operational excellence and cost efficiency,' she said. 'It will strengthen Diageo by increasing our effectiveness, agility, and resilience. It will also ensure that we are well-positioned to deliver sustainable, consistent performance while maximising shareholder returns, even if current trading conditions persist.' ADVERTISEMENT She said it will help Diageo generate about $3bn in free cash flow a year from its fiscal 2026 year and reduce debt. The spirits industry was already struggling with a sharp drop in sales amid high interest rates and inflation when US president Donald Trump announced sweeping tariff plans that threatened to upend sales further. Diageo said it now expects a $150m annualised hit from the duties, lower than the roughly $200m it had estimated in February, after threats of a 25pc levy affecting Mexican tequila and Canadian whisky did not materialise. Diageo generates around 45pc of sales in the United States from products that must be made in either Mexico or Canada. Currently, it is affected by a 10pc levy on imports from places like Britain and the European Union. It said growth benefited from an acceleration in shipments to North America ahead of the imposition of tariffs, and expects this effect to reverse in the fourth quarter.
Belfast Telegraph
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
‘We thought it was a wind-up at the start': Limavady bar exudes old world charm with just one modern furnishing – a Game of Thrones door
As Owens' bar looks forward to turning 100 next year, Laura McDaid speaks to its landlord about bottles of the Black Stuff, Game of Thrones and new generations In 1959, Guinness Draught was brewed for the very first time to celebrate the 200-year anniversary of Arthur Guinness signing a 9,000-year lease on St James's Gate Brewery in Dublin. But when it arrived at Owens' bar in Limavady in the early 1960s, the punters were suspicious of this newfangled technology and proprietor Frank Owens eventually told the brewery to take the tap back as no one was ordering it.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
St. Patrick's Day, Comicon and more to celebrate this weekend in GTA
March Break may be winding down but there is still so much going on in and around Toronto, it'll feel like the holidays aren't ready to come to an end. Whether you're donning green and gold and feeling lucky, putting on your favourite costume or something cosplay-inspired, or simply dressed comfortably to do whatever floats your boat, there is plenty to do. Here's what you need to know to make the necessary plans. Celebrate Irish culture, history and heritage with the biggest St. Paddy's Day parade to hit the streets of Toronto. The parade starts at 12 p.m. on Sunday at St. George St. and Bloor St. W. (near the TTC's St. George subway station), heads east on Bloor, turns south on Yonge St. and finishes about 90 minutes later at Dundas St. The parade will mean several road closures and TTC diversions between 8 am. and 2:30 p.m. Note: The staging area at St. George and Bloor Sts. will be closed starting at 8 a.m. while the following closures taking affect around 9 a.m.: St. George St. from Bloor St. W. to College St., Devonshire Pl. from Bloor St. W. to Hoskin Ave., Sussex Ave. from Huron St. to St. George ST., Harbord St. from Huron St. to St. George St., Hoskin Ave. from St. George St. to Queens Park Cres. W. Starting at 12 p.m., Bloor St. W. from St. George St. to Yonge St., then down to Richmond St. will be blocked until at least 2 p.m., though organizers say roads along the parade route will open up as the parade rolls through. While there are tons of St. Patrick's Day festivities to enjoy, including one of Ireland's most electrifying bands, Hermitage Green, featuring The Fogues, taking the stage at TD Music Hall on Friday at 8 p.m., another event you have to gear up for is the city's only large-scale, truly authentic party experience. Featuring multiple DJs, three live bands and entertainment from Irish dancers and fiddlers across multiple rooms, prepare to celebrate whether you're drinking a pint of Guinness Draught or Guinness O Non-Alcoholic. Get green and head to Rebel Toronto at 11 Polson St. on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For tickets and more information, click here. Whether it's 5k, 10k or the 1k kid run, participants of all ages and skill levels can join the race, which also features festive Irish music, a meal and a cold one afterwards — and it's all in support of Achilles Canada, a non-profit organization that provides Canadians with various disabilities an opportunity to receive the physical, psychological, and communal benefits of running. This year's races are at Evergreen Brick Works on Sunday at 10 a.m. To register or for more information, click here. Note: Bayview Ave. from Pottery Rd. to River St. and Rosedale Valley Rd. from Park Rd. to Bayview Ave. will be closed from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If you like a little spice with your sweetness, from s'mores and sugar taffy (as winter winds down) to gourmet sausages and spicy-sweet cocktails, then this immersive food experience is for you. And don't forget about the incredible vendor market for you to peruse as well. Spice up your weekend at Harbourfront Centre's community square and west lawn on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. For packages and more information, click here. International tango superstars and world champions German Cornejo and Gisela Galeassi, along with eight world-class tango dancers, perform to the magical music of the one and only composer and bandoneon player, Astor Piazzolla, performed by an internationally renowned tango band in a spectacular live show. If you're ready to be enchanted by the seductive powers of the very best tango dancers in the world, head to the Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. For tickets and more information, click here. Prom and grad season is right around the corner, so why not gear up for those and any other celebration by learning what's on-trend and stylish in formal dresses, suits, makeup and accessories for all of spring's special events. Glow up at Upper Canada Mall in Newmarket on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Guest Experience will also be collecting dresses on behalf of Girls Inc. until April 4. For more information, click here. Billy Joel postpones Toronto show to 2026 amid 'medical condition' Sun scribe awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal for Variety Village fundraising Toronto maker of vintage motorcycle-style e-bikes pivots in face of trade war Those who are cheese-obsessed (you know who you are) can not only satisfy their cravings but enjoy an exclusive experience that lets them fully live out their passion for the bold-flavoured snacks. It's all at an unforgettable retreat filled with themed décor, playful activities and so much more. Get your fill of all things Cheez-Its at the Drake Motor Inn in Wellington in Prince Edward County from Friday to March 20. To book the cheesy escape or for more information, click here. Showcasing international short films while celebrating local filmmakers who get the opportunity to thank their casts and crews and meet fans. Prepare to be amazed for a long time at Paradise Theatre until Sunday. For tickets, the schedule and more information, click here. Nothing can prepare your for the spectacle that is the spectacular place to celebrate pop culture, particular in the sci-fi, horror, anime and gaming genres. Get an autograph or a photo with your favourite star, then check out the celebrity panels to get the inside scoop on your favourite movies and TV shows. You can also watch comic arts duel, learn from 'how-to' workshops, take pics with your favourite costumed characters, and shop for unique gifts. Head to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 am. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For tickets, schedules and more information, click here.
