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Yearly Archive: 2023

Minnesota Retailers See Strong Demand For THC Drinks

Since July 1, liquor stores in Minnesota have been allowed to stock cannabis drinks and many are getting on board. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 3, 2023

Schumer Promises Floor Vote For SAFER Banking

The SAFER Banking Act, a slightly revised version of the long-awaited SAFE Banking Act, sailed through its hearing with the Senate Banking Committee last week with a vote of 14-9 and now awaits consideration from the full chamber. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 3, 2023

Cannabis Briefs for October 3, 2023

•New York regulators are planning to award 1,500 cannabis licenses in an effort to bring the market up to speed and alleviate the growing surplus of cannabis that producers have found themselves unable to offload in such a constrained environment. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 3, 2023

Beam Suntory Sees Trading Down, But Says Premiumization Remains Right Long-Term Strategy

Beam Suntory has seen some trading down lately in the U.S., Suntory Holdings CEO Takeshi Niinami said in an interview with Yahoo Finance late last week, but believes premiumization remains the right strategy for the business over the long term. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 2, 2023

William Grant’s Sales Topped $2 Billion Last Year

William Grant & Sons has revealed that global sales increased 22% to £1.72 billion ($2.1b) in 2022, with profit after tax jumping 34% to £331 million ($404b). Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 2, 2023

Wilson Daniel’s Promotes Murphy, Projects Wholesale Revenues At $110 Million

Wilson Daniels has promoted Kevin Murphy to executive vice president of wholesale and operations. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 2, 2023

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