Yearly Archive: 2024
Darden Sales Near $3 Billion In Fiscal Second Quarter
Florida-based restaurant giant Darden posted sales up 6% to $2.9 billion in its second quarter ended November 24, boosted by blended same-restaurant sales up 2.4% as well as the addition of 103 Chuy’s restaurants and 39 net new locations. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 24, 2024Growing Hemp THC Segment Facing More State Regulation Heading Into 2025
As the hemp THC beverage segment continues to expand, regulators across several states are eyeing new restrictions on the category. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 24, 2024Massachusetts And Michigan See Record Cannabis Sales
Lifetime adult-use cannabis sales have hit nearly $10 billion in Michigan and surpassed $7 billion in Massachusetts, with the states’ markets coming online in 2019 and 2018, respectively. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 24, 2024Cannabis Briefs for December 24, 2024
•Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro has signaled that he will include cannabis reform in his next budget proposal, the third time Shapiro has made this request. Continue reading →
Wine Spectator: U.S. Scientific Panel Reaffirms Health Benefits Of Moderate Drinking
Perhaps a daily glass of wine has been unfairly targeted. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 23, 2024Cigar Aficionado Reveals Its Full Top 25 List
Cigar Aficionado counted down its Top Cigars of 2024 all last week. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 23, 2024