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Daily Archive: August 1, 2016

The Winebow Group Enters California Wholesale Market, Acquiring Henry Wine Group

The Winebow Group continues to expand its middle-tier presence across the U.S., acquiring fine wine distributor The Henry Wine Group, based in Benicia, California, for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →

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Surdyk’s On The State Of The Minnesota Market

The Surdyk family, which has been selling beverage alcohol in the Minneapolis market since 1934, is in the midst of a transition to a fourth generation of leadership as Jim Surdyk, CEO since 1988, cedes more day-to-day responsibility to his three children—triplets Melissa, Taylor and Molly, age 30. SND recently sat down with Jim Surdyk and family, as well as general manager Steven Wilk, at Surdyk’s, the single-unit 12,000-square-foot store on Minneapolis’s northeast side, to discuss the local retailing scene. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for August 1, 2016

•Copper Cane Wines & Provisions has introduced Böen, a new Russian River Valley Pinot Noir brand. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for August 1, 2016

•MillerCoors has agreed to acquire Eugene, Oregon-based Hop Valley Brewing Co. for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →

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