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Total Wine Alleges Price-Fixing By Competitors In Minnesota

Having entered the Minnesota market with four stores over the past year, Total Wine & More is taking aim at some of its competitors in the state, alleging that some Minnesota liquor stores are illegally coordinating pricing. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 2, 2015

Total Wine Makes New Effort In Minnesota

Total Wine & More has mounted a new bid to enter Bloomington, Minnesota, following months of wrangling with the city council and the Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association, reports the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 24, 2014

Total Wine Hits Roadblock In Minnesota

Total Wine & More has had to delay the opening of its first Minnesota store in Bloomington following the city’s decision to postpone the retailer’s license approval. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 14, 2013

News Briefs for August 9, 2012

Total Wine & More is bolstering its presence in Southern California with the launch of its latest Orange County store, slated to open August 16. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 9, 2012

News Briefs for April 17, 2012

•At least one prominent Bordeaux château has answered the call from négociants and retailers asking for an early and quick en primeur season this year, reports Wine Spectator. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 17, 2012

Southern Expanding In Minnesota With Quality Wine & Spirits Acquisition

Southern Wine & Spirits of Minnesota, the joint venture between Southern and eighth-ranked U.S. beer distributor J.J. Taylor, has signed a letter of intent to acquire certain assets of fellow Minnesota wholesaler Quality Wine & Spirits for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 21, 2012