Monthly Archive: May 2016
BevMo Sued For Alleged “Bait-And-Switch” Tactics On Wine Ratings
Chain retailer BevMo has been hit with a class-action lawsuit that alleges “bait-and-switch” signage tactics. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 4, 2016ABI Loses Ground In U.S. While MillerCoors Gains Share, As Megadeal Remains On Hold
The U.S. market’s two brewing giants went in different directions in the first quarter of 2016. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 4, 2016News Briefs for May 4, 2016
•Sazerac Co. is in talks with Pernod Ricard’s Irish Distillers to acquire the Paddy Irish whiskey brand. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 4, 2016Craft Brewing and Distilling News for May 4, 2016
•Following its recent entry into Montana, Longmont, Colorado’s Oskar Blues Brewery is now available in all 50 states. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 4, 2016U.S. Wholesalers Confront A Changing Retail Landscape
Decades of consolidation have transformed the landscape for U.S. spirits and wine distributors, but changes at the retail tier have been equally pronounced. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 3, 2016News Briefs for May 3, 2016
•While supermarket giant Kroger has elected not to partner with Southern Wine & Spirits on a shelf management program for beverage alcohol, industry sources tell SND that Southern remains confident that the concept can work, and that it would still be interested in aligning with other retailers on the program model if it can get further clearance from the U.S. alcohol and tobacco tax and trade bureau (TTB). Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 3, 2016
