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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 →

Posted in News on August 1, 2016

Boxed Wine Looks To Move Further Upscale

Higher-end boxed wine continues to thrive, led by Black Box and Bota Box, which dominate the premium boxed segment. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 18, 2016

News Briefs for October 7, 2015

•Constellation Brands achieved solid sales growth in its second quarter, propelled by a double-digit increase for its beer business. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 7, 2015

Constellation Posts 7% Sales Rise In First Quarter

Driven by continuing growth across its beer business and an improvement in wine and spirits depletions, Constellation saw net sales increase 7% to $1.6 billion in its fiscal first quarter, ended in May. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 1, 2015

Packaging Innovations Abound As Winemakers Look To Tap New Audiences

Intent on targeting a wider range of drinking occasions and demographic groups, wine marketers are increasingly looking beyond the traditional glass bottle when it comes to packaging their wares. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 24, 2015

Premium Boxed Wine Continues To Surge, As Gallo Preps New Entry

Driven by the ongoing growth of heavyweights like Constellation’s Black Box and DFV Wines’ Bota Box, premium boxed wines enjoyed an 11% volume increase and a 14% value advance in IRI channels in the 52 weeks through February 22. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 17, 2015

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