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Legalized Marijuana Has No Effect On Spirits Sales, Distilled Spirits Council Study Finds

A study from the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. found that legal recreational cannabis did not impact alcohol sales in Washington, Oregon, or Colorado, the three states where it has been available the longest. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 10, 2019

Federal Judge Paves Way For Walmart To Sell Spirits In Texas

In a ruling that could potentially shake up the Texas retail spirits market, U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman has issued a decision striking down the state’s ban on publicly traded companies selling spirits. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 22, 2018

Diageo Boosted By U.S. Spirits Sales, As Pressure Rises From Stronger Pound

Diageo enjoyed solid first half results across all global regions, reporting total organic net sales growth of 4.2% to £6.5 billion ($9.3b) and operating profit up 6.7% to £2.19 billion ($3.1b) for the six months through December 31. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 25, 2018