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Wine Spectator: Eataly New York Will Close Wine Shop for Six Months

Culinary partners Mario Batali and Lidia and Joe Bastianich are closing Eataly Wine Shop, the New York wine store located next to their Italian culinary marketplace Eataly, for six months, after reaching a settlement with the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA). Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 26, 2014

Interview: Sherry-Lehmann CEO Chris Adams

New York City retail institution Sherry-Lehmann will celebrate its 80th anniversary next year. Ahead of that milestone, the company—which has annual revenues of above $45 million—last month welcomed a new partner to its business, corporate finance veteran Kris Green. Green joined the group following the departure of former president and leading shareholder Michael Yurch, who left November 1 to start a new wine marketing and strategy firm, Bluest Sky Group. Sherry-Lehmann’s ownership is now split amongst Green, chairman and CEO Chris Adams, COO Shyda Gilmer and Michael Aaron, son of founder Jack Aaron. Shanken News Daily recently caught up with Adams to find out what the change means for the business and discuss the outlook for the critical holiday selling season. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 9, 2013

Best Cellars Opens New Store Directly Above Food Emporium Supermarket In New York

This coming Monday, wine and spirits retailer Best Cellars will open a new location directly above a Food Emporium supermarket on Third Avenue between 68th and 69th Streets in Manhattan. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 16, 2012

Operators Slowly Recovering After Sandy, But Long-Term Concerns Remain

More than a week after the super-storm Sandy wreaked destruction in parts of New York and New Jersey, bar owners, restaurateurs and retailers are rebuilding. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 7, 2012

1494 Private Whisky Investment Club Set To Open In New York

With global demand for high-end whisky on the rise, a new private whisky club in New York City is aiming to attract a wave of investors, collectors and enthusiasts. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 1, 2012

News Briefs for May 18, 2012

•Beam Inc.’s Maker’s Mark Bourbon has released “Makes Its Mark,” a new video and digital campaign inspired by the upcoming 2012 presidential election. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 18, 2012

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