Monthly Archive: April 2013
NEWS ALERT: Wirtz, McLane Enter Missouri Via Alliance With MoBev
Wirtz Beverage Group and McLane Co. have joined forces to acquire a stake in drinks distributor Missouri Beverage (MoBev), further shaking up a market whose middle tier has been a hotbed of activity of late. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 26, 2013Impact Databank: Upscale Brands Drive Bourbon’s U.S. Growth
With the U.S. market’s whisk(e)y renaissance in full swing, the Bourbon category expanded by 650,000 cases last year, rising an aggregate 4% to 16.8 million cases, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 25, 2013Pernod Ricard Notes Tougher Global Climate, But U.S. Sales Remain On Rise
Pernod Ricard posted net sales up 4% organically to €6.7 billion ($8.8b) in the nine months through March, representing the first three quarters of its fiscal year, with the U.S. remaining strong amidst slower growth in many global markets. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 25, 2013News Briefs for April 25, 2013
•Lori Tieszen has been named vice president of marketing at Stoli Group USA, effective June 3. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 25, 2013NEWS ALERT: Twin Liquors Releases Statement On Federal Raid
Following yesterday’s raid by federal agents of the Austin, Texas headquarters of retailer Twin Liquors, the chain’s owners, David and Margaret Jabour, released a statement this evening, saying they’re still unaware of the raid’s purpose, but are cooperating with the investigation. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 25, 2013Wine By The Glass Sales Rise As Millennials Look To Experiment, Diversify Repertoire
High-end wine consumption in the on-premise isn’t as robust as it was in the pre-downturn days, but wine sales overall continue to rise in the channel—up 5.2% last year according to Technomic. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 24, 2013
