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Daily Archive: April 19, 2013

NEWS ALERT: U.S. Department of Justice Reaches Final Accord With ABI, Clearing Way For Modelo Acquisition

Anheuser-Busch InBev NV and the U.S. Justice Department have reached a final agreement on ABI’s acquisition of the half of Mexico’s Grupo Modelo it doesn’t already own. Continue reading →

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On-Premise Spirits Sales Look Strong In 2013, With Cocktails Driving Growth

As the U.S. economy continues to rebound in fits and starts, consumers are again moving to the on-premise, where operators are seizing on the momentum of the cocktail segment to drive business. Continue reading →

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Wine Spectator Posts 2012 Bordeaux Futures Release Chart

With the 2012 en primeur campaign underway in Bordeaux, Wine Spectator will be posting new prices here as they are released. Continue reading →

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MGM Unveils Plans For Major Las Vegas Revamp

In Las Vegas, MGM Resorts International has announced details of a plan to revamp its New York-New York and Monte Carlo hotel-casinos and build a 20,000-seat arena in partnership with sports facilities group AEG. Continue reading →

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Wirtz Restructures Leadership Team

Wirtz Beverage has announced a restructuring of its leadership team that will see the creation of four executive vice president roles, all reporting to group president Rocky Wirtz. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for April 19, 2013

•New York-based Ty Ku Sake & Spirits has appointed two former Patrón Spirits executives to its sales team. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 19, 2013