Monthly Archive: March 2016
Grand Marnier Sold To Campari For $760 Million
Gruppo Campari is poised to gain control of venerable French liqueur brand Grand Marnier through a friendly takeover. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 15, 2016Impact Retailer Panel Tackles Consolidation, Craft, Delivery And Other Hot Topics
With a number of powerful cross-currents—including the craft movement, distributor consolidation, home-delivery and the fickle tastes of younger consumers—increasingly influencing the drinks retail landscape in the U.S, the Impact Seminar convened a panel of the market’s leading players to weigh in on current conditions. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 14, 2016Boston Beer’s Jim Koch Discusses The Samuel Adams Nitro Project
Few American brewers offer nitrogenated beers, but Boston Beer Co. is going full-tilt into the nitro segment. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 14, 2016News Briefs for March 14, 2016
•California-based importer Accolade Brands is adding the wines of Italy’s Casal Thaulero to its portfolio. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 14, 2016Craft Brewing and Distilling News for March 14, 2016
•Wisconsin craft brewer Ale Asylum is launching the first beer in its new series of limited-edition 22-ounce bomber bottles on March 21. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 14, 201640th Impact Seminar Highlighted By Marvin Shanken’s Presentation, Remarks By President George W. Bush
The 40th annual Impact Marketing Seminar was held yesterday at the Pierre Hotel in New York City, and the morning session kicked off with a voice familiar to all New Yorkers. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 11, 2016