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Wine Spectator: Fashion Executives Buy Los Angeles Retailer Wally’s

Guess Inc. founders team up with Wally’s co-owner Christian Navarro to acquire leading LA wine store; possible national expansion in the works Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 18, 2013

Billionaire Ron Burkle Reportedly Eyes Fresh & Easy Acquisition

Tesco’s planned divestiture of its struggling Fresh & Easy retail brand in the U.S. may be coming to fruition, as multiple reports claim billionaire investor Ron Burkle is in talks with Tesco toward an acquisition. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 13, 2013

Exclusive: Binny’s Plans 50,000-Square-Foot Superstore In Chicago

Chicago-based Binny’s Beverage Depot has just signed a deal to dramatically expand its 33,000-square-foot Lincoln Park store, the former Sam’s Wine & Spirits, by leasing two adjacent buildings. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 12, 2013

IPA Style Leads Craft Beer’s Charge, Say Retailers

In markets around the country, beer retailers and bar operators say the heavily hopped India Pale Ale (IPA) style is now dominating the craft segment. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 24, 2013

News Briefs for May 23, 2013

•Whole Foods Market is touting a new lineup of summer wine selections. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 23, 2013

Pennsylvania Senate Narrows Privatization Focus

Pennsylvania governor Tom Corbett’s push for total privatization of the state’s wine and spirits retail monopoly appears to be on ice, with state senators suggesting they could support some loosening of alcohol retail restrictions but not a mandatory sell-off of the state’s retail and wholesale infrastructure. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 16, 2013

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