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Interview: Gary’s Wine & Marketplace Sees Change On The Horizon
The four-store, 120-employee New Jersey retail chain Gary’s Wine & Marketplace continues to expand on an impressive curve that has seen it grow from revenues of about $30 million in 2007 to a projected $52 million this year. Most recently, the franchise opened a new store in Hillsborough in central Jersey last summer. In this exclusive interview, owner Gary Fisch, who was named Market Watch’s Retailer of the Year in 2014, weighs in on trends and competitive conditions in the Garden State.
News Briefs for May 12, 2016
•Beverage alcohol delivery provider Minibar is launching in Indianapolis, marking the company’s foray into the Indiana market. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 12, 2016Interview: Costco’s Dominance In Wine
Costco—the second-largest retailer by revenue in the world—is a major beverage alcohol force. The company posted $3.6 billion in revenue from wine, spirits and beer in its most recent fiscal year, with wine representing half of that total. SND sister publication Market Watch recently spoke with assistant general merchandise manager for beverage alcohol Annette Alvarez-Peters for an update on the chain’s progress. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 8, 2016Diageo Debuts Archival Guinness Porters In U.S.
Diageo is introducing two archival Guinness recipes in the U.S. market as part of its Brewers Project, which showcases new and reinterpreted beers from the iconic Irish brewery. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 24, 2016News Briefs for October 12, 2015
•Costco, the Washington Restaurant Association (WRA) and other allies have filed suit against the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) to challenge rules that restrict businesses from negotiating prices on spirits and wine in the state. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 12, 2015News Briefs for May 4, 2015
•Patrón Tequila has employed drone technology to create a new virtual reality experience centered on its Hacienda Patrón distillery in Jalisco, Mexico. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 4, 2015
