Monthly Archive: November 2011
News Briefs for November 4, 2011
•Online daily deal giant Groupon Inc. began trading on the Nasdaq today under the symbol GRPN. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 4, 2011Beam’s Sales Rise By 10% In Record Third Quarter
Beam Inc. maintained strong momentum in its fiscal third quarter ended September 30, with net sales rising 10% to a record $707.3 million. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 3, 2011Glazer’s Makes Move Into Tennessee, With Deal To Buy Memphis-Based Robilio
Mega-distributor Glazer’s, Inc. announced today that it has entered Tennessee, signing an agreement to acquire Victor L. Robilio Co., Inc., which distributes spirits and wine in the Memphis area for suppliers including Diageo, Pernod Ricard, William Grant & Sons, Heaven Hill, Skyy Spirits, Treasury Wine Estates, Banfi, Constellation, Kobrand and Winebow. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 3, 2011News Briefs for November 3, 2011
•Monterey, California-based Lockwood Vineyard has joined the portfolio of Boisset Family Estates. Boisset will be in charge of marketing and selling the 75,000-case brand in the U.S. market, but Lockwood founding partners Paul Toeppen, Phil Johnson and Butch Lindley will remain owners of the estate. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 3, 2011Mariani Family Unveils New Venture For Northwest Portfolio Expansion
The Mariani Family, which acquired Washington’s Pacific Rim Winemakers this past January, is opening a new venture, VinMotion, to handle Pacific Rim and create a platform for more Northwest wine labels. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 2, 2011Boston Beer Toasts 8% Sales Rise In Third Quarter
Boston Beer Co. reported an 8% rise in third quarter revenue to $134.8 million, compared to $124.5 million in the same period last year. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 2, 2011
