Monthly Archive: October 2011
Domestic Wines Still Rising, But Off Slightly In Last Four Weeks: IRI
With the U.S. economy still facing an uphill climb, the domestic segment that’s been driving the U.S. wine category in food/drug/convenience channels has seen momentum slow slightly over the past few months. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 13, 2011News Briefs for October 13, 2011
•Darden Restaurants Inc. has agreed to purchase Eddie V’s Prime Seafood and Wildfish Seafood Grille restaurant chains from Arizona-based Eddie V’s Restaurants Inc. for $59 million. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 13, 2011Concha y Toro’s Exports Struggle In Third Quarter, As Plans Begin To Take Shape On Fetzer
Bolstered by Chilean market growth and the integration of Fetzer Vineyards, Chile’s Concha y Toro posted a 6.7% increase in its third quarter sales to P118.3 billion ($216.9m). Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 12, 2011News Briefs for October 12, 2011
•Odom-Southern of the Pacific Northwest, a joint venture between Southern Wine & Spirits and the Odom Corporation, has acquired Seattle, Washington-based Cavatappi Distribuzione, a fine wine wholesaler that covers the entire state of Washington. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 12, 2011Whiskies Make Strong Statement, Leading “Blue Chip Brands” List
Vodka is surely still king in the U.S. spirits market, but Impact’s exclusive “Blue Chip Brands” report shows that whisk(e)y is holding its own among the ranks of the biggest and best-performing brands. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 11, 2011After Rough Start To Fiscal 2012, Ruby Tuesday Unveils New Plans To Bounce Back
Last November, restaurant chain Ruby Tuesday seemed to be reemerging as a major contender in the casual dining segment. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 11, 2011
