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Monthly Archive: April 2016

Constellation’s Sales Up 9%, With Strong Growth Expected To Continue

Constellation Brands achieved strong sales and profit growth in its recently-completed fiscal year, and expects more of the same in the year ahead. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 6, 2016

Louis Latour, Former President of Burgundy Winery Maison Louis Latour, Dies at 83

Louis Latour, who ran Burgundy wine company Maison Louis Latour from 1958 to 1998, died yesterday of heart failure. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 6, 2016

News Briefs for April 6, 2016

•Kroger has made “a meaningful investment” in specialty grocery chain Lucky’s, which it says will significantly accelerate Lucky’s growth in new and existing markets. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 6, 2016

Craft Brewing And Distilling News for April 6, 2016

•Oregon-based Hood River Distillers’ Trail’s End Bourbon is set to hit a slew of new markets this year. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 6, 2016

News Alert: Constellation Buys The Prisoner And Related Wine Brands For $285 Million

Constellation Brands has made another blockbuster luxury wine purchase, agreeing to buy the brands of the Prisoner Wine Company from Huneeus Vintners. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 6, 2016

Wally’s Puts Auctions On Hold While It Looks For A Partner, Reports Wine Spectator

Wally’s Wine Auctions, the young auction division of Los Angeles retailer Wally’s Wine & Spirits, has suspended sales for the time being while it discusses partnering with a major international auction house, Wine Spectator has learned. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 5, 2016

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