Monthly Archive: August 2016
Premium Vodkas Fight To Make Headway In Competitive $15-$25 Segment
The U.S. vodka market faces a competitive pricing landscape and intense pressure from brown spirits, but its volumes are still growing—particularly on the premium side. Continue reading →
News Briefs for August 9, 2016
•Palm Bay International has forged a new national partnership with upstate New York’s Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards, adding the winery’s Red Cat family of brands to its portfolio. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 9, 2016Craft Brewing and Distilling News for August 9, 2016
•Lexington, Virginia-based Devils Backbone Brewing, recently acquired by AB InBev, is introducing Virginia Farmhouse Ale. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 9, 2016BevMo Intensifies Focus On Premiumization, Localization Trends
Concord, California-based retail chain BevMo recently opened its 160th location in Lafayette, California, marking a significant expansion from about 130 stores three years ago. Last year, BevMo, which operates in the Washington and Arizona markets in addition to the Golden State, named Albertsons Safeway veteran Dimitri Haloulos as CEO. In this exclusive interview with SND senior editor Daniel Marsteller, Haloulos discusses BevMo’s new store format—which aims for a more local, premium feel—as well as private label strategy, e-commerce opportunities and other topics. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 8, 2016News Briefs for August 8, 2016
•Beam Suntory saw its comparable sales rise by mid-single-digits both in the U.S. and globally in the six months through June. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 8, 2016Craft Brewing And Distilling News for August 8, 2016
•Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) shipments fell 1.4% in the first half of the year, with the Redhook, Widmer Brothers and Omission brands facing pressure from “competitive challenges.” Continue reading →
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