Monthly Archive: July 2011
Jim Shpall Of Applejack Wine & Spirits Talks Trends And Issues In The Colorado Market
Wheat Ridge, Colorado-based Applejack Wine & Spirits is widely acknowledged to be the largest single beverage alcohol retailer in the state, with over 15,000 SKUs sold and 50,000 square feet of retail space. President and CEO Jim Shpall has been an outspoken opponent of recent attempts by state legislators to change state law to allow for multiple beverage alcohol licenses. The most recent initiative was House Bill 1284, which was rejected by the State House in April. That bill would have allowed convenience and grocery stores to sell full strength beer, a measure that some believe would eventually open the door to sales of wine and spirits by chains such as Safeway and 7-Eleven. Shanken News Daily recently interviewed Shpall on this issue and trends in his market. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 8, 2011Duane Reade Taps Into Beer Business With Growler Bars, Plans To Expand Concept
Duane Reade, the New York City-based drugstore chain owned by Walgreens, says its two locations featuring take-out beer bars have been a big success and that it plans to expand the concept this fall. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 8, 2011News Briefs for July 8, 2011
•Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has launched a new wine program at its San Francisco Seasons Restaurant, featuring more than 500 wines and various special offers for guests. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 8, 2011Ruth’s Chris Taps Growth Opportunity With Creative By The Glass Wine Program
Heathrow, Florida-based Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Inc. is the world’s largest upscale steak house operator, with over 130 restaurants around the globe. Parent company Ruth’s Hospitality Group reported total revenues of $357.6 million in 2010, up 3.8% over 2009. First quarter 2011 company-owned-restaurant sales reached $95.3 million, up 4.5% over the same period last year. Founded in 1965 by Ruth Fertel, Ruth’s Chris has a portfolio that also includes Mitchell’s Fish Market, Mitchell’s Steakhouse, Columbus Fish Market and Cameron’s Steakhouse. Shanken News Daily recently interviewed director of beverage strategy Helen Mackey to discuss the innovative wine-by-the-glass program at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 7, 2011Major Management Moves At Pernod Ricard, As Alexandre Ricard Joins Paris Management Team
Alexandre Ricard, currently chairman and CEO of Pernod Ricard’s Irish Distillers unit, will be joining Pernod’s group general management team in Paris as managing director, distribution network. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 7, 2011News Briefs for July 7, 2011
•Rum distiller Club Caribe LLC plans to open a new multimillion-dollar distillery in Puerto Rico by early 2012. Continue reading →
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