Monthly Archive: April 2014
Wal-Mart’s Push For Expanded Spirits Sales In Florida Hits Roadblock
Florida state Senator Bill Galvano has withdrawn a bill for consideration in the Regulated Industries Committee that would have loosened requirements for spirits retailers in the state and paved the way for expanded grocery sales. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 11, 2014Texas Wine Bar Chain Will Move Into Three New Markets
Max’s Wine Dive, a chain of six Texas restaurants, is expanding beyond the Lone Star state with plans to open restaurants next month in Chicago and Atlanta, followed by a Denver unit in July. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 11, 2014News Briefs for April 11, 2014
•Moët Hennessy’s global sales fell 8% on a reported basis in the three months through March, its fiscal first quarter, while organic revenues slipped 3%. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 11, 2014Craft Brewing and Distilling News for April 11, 2014
•Upscale-casual eatery Yard House has introduced a new draft beer program, The Official Yard House 2014 Draft, with more than 1,000 new tap handles added at its 51 restaurants nationwide. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 11, 2014As Growth Slows, Imported Vodka Marketers Fight Off Rival Categories With Innovation Flurry
As America’s whisk(e)y boom continues and domestic offerings such as New Amsterdam and Tito’s dominate growth in the vodka category, imported vodka’s meteoric rise has slowed considerably. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 10, 2014Wine Spectator: Merchants Underwhelmed By Bordeaux 2013 Futures Pricing
The Bordeaux 2013 futures campaign gathered momentum with a handful of releases this week. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 10, 2014
