Tag Archive: Costco
Wine Spectator And Vinexpo Reveal Speakers For “Inside The U.S. Wine Market” Panel
In partnership with Wine Spectator, this year’s Vinexpo exhibition in Bordeaux will include a panel entitled “Inside the U.S. Wine Market,” to be held Tuesday, June 16, from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 29, 2015Impact Seminar Snapshot: Annette Alvarez-Peters On Costco’s Beverage Strategy
As one of the U.S. market’s dominant beverage alcohol retailers, Costco holds enormous sway in connecting consumers with drinks brands from across the industry. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 23, 2015The 39th Annual Impact Marketing Seminar Highlighted By Thought Leaders From The Drinks Industry And Beyond
The 39th annual Impact Marketing Seminar was held yesterday at New York City’s Pierre Hotel. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 20, 2015Cape Classics Eyes More European Wines, Sees Potential In South African Chardonnay
Known for its roughly 30% share of the 1.1-million-case South African wine category in the U.S., importer and marketer Cape Classics launched its first French wines stateside in 2013, and chairman and CEO André Shearer tells SND more Old World entries are on the way. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 17, 2015Interview: Annette Alvarez-Peters Of Costco
Beverage alcohol accounted for $3.1 billion of Costco’s sales total of $102.9 billion in its fiscal 2013 (September 2012-August 2013), with all three sectors showing healthy growth. Wine is leading the charge at 50% of beverage alcohol sales, with spirits taking 30% and beer 20%. SND recently caught up with Annette Alvarez-Peters, Costco’s assistant general merchandise manager for beverage alcohol, to get an update on trends at the retail giant. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 29, 2014Craft Brewing and Distilling News for May 23, 2014
•San Jose, California-based Gordon Biersch Brewing Company is celebrating 25 years in business with the limited re-release of its first beer, Dunkles. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 23, 2014
