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Seattle Retailer Downtown Spirits In Expansion Mode

Seattle, Washington retailer Downtown Spirits, led by Market Watch Leader Marques Warren, has announced plans to purchase Esquin Wine & Spirits, located in Seattle’s Sodo district, for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 20, 2023

Maryland And Missouri The Latest To Approve Adult-Use Sales, California Votes To Add More Dispensaries

The U.S. is set to welcome two new adult-use markets after voters approved ballot measures sanctioning sales in Maryland and Missouri last week. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 15, 2022

Market Watch: Retail Gains Being Driven By Upscale Spirits, Luxury Wines, And RTDs

Premiumization in both wine and spirits, as well as the rising RTD category and improved e-commerce systems are fueling growth at the U.S. market’s retail tier. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 4, 2022

Premiumization Drives Gains For Retailers, As Demand Exceeds Supply Of Key Labels

An intense focus on high-end spirits ignited by the onset of Covid-19 last March rocketed throughout the holiday season, key retailers report. Tequila led the charge with supply struggling to keep pace with lightning-quick demand. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 22, 2021

Seattle Retailer Downtown Spirits Was Impacted Early By COVID-19 Crisis

While beverage alcohol retailers around the country mostly saw their sales leap as the COVID-19 outbreak intensified over the last couple of weeks, Seattle’s Downtown Spirits took an early hit. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 27, 2020

Jensen’s Liquors Expands Its Presence In Miami’s Retail Scene

A 40-year veteran of beverage alcohol retailing, Eddie Cruz credits his success to staying focused on the needs of his customers and the diverse Miami neighborhoods his stores serve. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 27, 2019

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