Monthly Archive: July 2016
ABC Sees Top Vodka Brands Increasingly “Under Attack” In Florida Market
Florida’s ABC Fine Wine & Spirits derives about 60% of its sales from spirits, with wine at 27%, beer at 10% and cigars at about 3%. In the second part of this interview, ABC executive vice president Jess Bailes discusses the trends influencing buying activity across the retail chain’s 140-plus stores. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 21, 2016AB InBev Gains U.S. Approval For SABMiller Deal, With Caveats
Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI) passed a crucial hurdle in its quest to close its pending $100-billion-plus acquisition of SABMiller, as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) approved the transaction, with certain requirements. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 21, 2016News Briefs for July 21, 2016
•Tuscan winery Badia a Coltibuono has expanded its U.S. lineup with the launch of a 2011 Montebello IGT Toscana ($60 a 750-ml.). Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 21, 2016Craft Brewing And Distilling News for July 21, 2016
•MillerCoors has acquired a majority stake in Athens, Georgia-based Terrapin Beer Co. and added the Terrapin range to its craft and import division, Tenth and Blake. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 21, 2016Riding The Sparkling Wine Boom, Cava Quietly Emerges In The U.S. Market
While Prosecco has surged and Champagne has enjoyed impressive growth over the past few years, Cava has quietly made solid progress of its own in the U.S. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 20, 2016Rémy Cointreau’s Sales Flat In First Quarter, But Rémy Martin Thriving In U.S.
Rémy Cointreau’s first quarter sales were flat on an organic basis as strong growth for flagship brand Rémy Martin in the U.S. was offset by declines in Asia Pacific and Europe. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 20, 2016
