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Yearly Archive: 2024

Ready-to-Serve Cocktail Segment Showing Strong Early Growth

While ready-to-drink options, generally in single-serve cans, have been rising steadily for several years, their ready-to-serve counterparts, which are often sold in larger format bottles and designed to be shared, are just starting to gain traction off-premise. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 9, 2024

Reposado Tequila, Cocktails, Prosecco Leading Growth: WSWA

Depletion growth in wine and spirits continues to be limited to a few distinct categories, according to the WSWA, even as inflation’s impact on consumers appears to be moderating. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 9, 2024

News Briefs for August 9, 2024

•Former Market Watch Retailer of the Year Jack Farrell of Minnesota’s Haskell’s retail chain passed away July 27 at the age of 82, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 9, 2024

Wine-Based RTDs Carve Out A Growing Space In The Market

As ready-to-drink and ready-to-serve spirits-based cocktails surged well past 50 million cases in the U.S. last year, leading wine marketers have been busy maneuvering amidst a tricky economic landscape—trying to bridge the gap between the wine category and cocktail enthusiasts. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 8, 2024

Southern Glazer’s Names Jennifer Chaplin Tolkin VP, Commercial Sales, Campari Division

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has named Jennifer Chaplin Tolkin as vice president of commercial sales, Campari division, effective September 9. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 8, 2024

News Briefs for August 8, 2024

•RNDC has added Richard Davis to its board of directors, while Jay Davis has transitioned to the role of advisor to the board. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 8, 2024

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