Monthly Archive: February 2014
Exclusive: Stoli’s New Distribution Footprint Takes Shape With Series Of Deals
Stoli Group USA has inked a series of wholesaler agreements covering nearly two-thirds of the U.S., Shanken News Daily has learned. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 25, 2014Top Beer Bar Chains, Showing Rapid Growth, Map Future Expansion Plans
Driven by consumer excitement over craft beer, the major beer bar chains are rapidly adding locations around the country. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 25, 2014News Briefs for February 25, 2014
•The Wine Group has tapped New Orleans-based Sazerac Co. to take over global marketing and distribution for three of the California company’s spirits brands. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 25, 2014News Alert: William Grant USA To Take On Upscale Rum Brand Flor de Caña
William Grant & Sons USA is set to become the U.S. agent for the super-premium Flor de Caña rum brand, Shanken News Daily has learned. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 24, 2014Mezzacorona, Now Above 1 Million Cases, Escalates Its U.S. Marketing Efforts
At more than 1 million cases in annual sales, northern Italy-based Gruppo Mezzacorona is already a major player in the U.S. wine market, and recently the group has amped up its marketing efforts with an eye toward further expansion. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 24, 2014Bacardi CEO Says Company May Hit Acquisition Trail To Fill Bourbon Gap
Bacardi Ltd. CEO Ed Shirley says the world’s largest privately-owned spirits group is eager to fill the Bourbon and rye gap in its portfolio, and may look to acquisitions in the segment. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 24, 2014
