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Daily Archive: September 25, 2012

Interview, Part 2: Glazer’s Seeks Enhanced Role In Beer Distribution, New Markets

Glazer’s Inc. is currently the nation’s fourth-largest spirits and wine distributor, with projected 2012 revenues at $3 billion. The company also has become a sizeable beer player in recent years, with 2012 beer distribution revenues projected at around $560 million. Continue reading →

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Treasury, Charmer Team Up In New Jersey, Delaware

Treasury Wine Estates has expanded its alliance with Charmer Sunbelt Group, naming Charmer’s R&R Marketing and United Distributors units to handle its portfolio in New Jersey and Delaware, respectively. Continue reading →

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Diageo, UB Confirm USL Negotiations

Diageo and India’s UB Group have confirmed that they’ve been discussing the idea of Diageo taking an interest in UB Group’s USL spirits unit. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for September 25, 2012

•Groupon Inc. has expanded its dining services with the acquisition of online restaurant reservation company Savored, which offers customers discounts on more than 1,000 restaurants in 10 cities when they book tables through the Savored website. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing And Distilling News for September 25, 2012

•Comstock, Michigan-based Bell’s Brewing Inc. has rebranded and reformulated its core Bell’s Pale Ale label. Continue reading →

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