Monthly Archive: June 2015
Interview: Hi-Time Wine Cellars Thrives In Competitive Orange County Market
Hi-Time Wine Cellars operates just a single location in Costa Mesa, California, but the independent retailer churns big volumes, with annual revenues in excess of $28 million. At 22,000 square feet, the Orange County destination store attracts high-spending businesses and individuals, as well as locals simply looking for an everyday wine. Shanken News Daily spoke recently with Hi-Time Wine Cellars CEO Diana Hirst about trends in her market and her company’s route to success. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 25, 2015DISCUS And The Wine Institute Eye Export Growth After “Fast-Track” Approval
DISCUS and the Wine Institute are hailing yesterday’s Congressional vote in favor of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), commonly known as “fast-track” authority, which is expected to facilitate passage of at least two blockbuster free trade deals for the U.S. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 25, 2015News Briefs for June 25, 2015
•Piedmont Distillers’ Midnight Moon moonshine brand has extended its lineup with the launch of Midnight Moon Peach. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 25, 2015Craft Brewing and Distilling News for June 25, 2015
•South Burlington, Vermont’s Magic Hat Brewing Company has released Electric Peel, a new year-round grapefruit IPA. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 25, 2015Packaging Innovations Abound As Winemakers Look To Tap New Audiences
Intent on targeting a wider range of drinking occasions and demographic groups, wine marketers are increasingly looking beyond the traditional glass bottle when it comes to packaging their wares. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 24, 2015AB InBev Pouring $1.5 Billion Into U.S. Infrastructure, Innovation Initiatives
Anheuser-Busch InBev has announced a major investment in its U.S. operations, revealing plans to boost capacity, innovation and sustainability with a $1.5 billion outlay from now through 2018. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 24, 2015
