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Daily Archive: October 24, 2025

Whisk(e)y, Tequila, RTDs Drive Growth At Midwestern Chain Schnuck Markets

With 113 stores—nearly all of which sell wine, spirits, and beer—Schnuck Markets is a good bellwether of beverage alcohol sales trends in midwestern grocery stores. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 24, 2025

Price Competition Heating Up In Tequila, Says Proximo’s Vergara

Further to yesterday’s story on Grupo Cuervo’s third quarter results, Proximo Spirits chief Mauricio Vergara noted on the company’s earnings call that the group plans to stay disciplined amid heightened competition on price in the Tequila category. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 24, 2025

Stateside Sues AB InBev, Alleging Surfside Trademark Infringement

Philadelphia’s Stateside Brands has sued top brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev, alleging that the design of its Skimmers brand infringes on that of Stateside’s fast-growing Surfside label. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 24, 2025

News Briefs for October 24, 2025

  • Aberfeldy single malt Scotch whisky, part of the Bacardi portfolio, is introducing a 15 Year Old Bolgheri Red Wine Cask Finish. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 24, 2025