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Calvert Woodley’s Ed Sands, A Market Watch Retailer Of The Year, Dies At 84

Ed Sands of Washington, D.C.’s Calvert Woodley Fine Wines & Spirits, died April 22 at the age of 84. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 25, 2024

RTDs On The Rise On-Premise

While they’ve largely been viewed as an off-premise phenomenon—and a powerful and rapidly growing one at that—pre-packaged RTDs are starting to make an impact in restaurants and bars, too, especially among consumers who enjoy them at home. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 30, 2023

Retailers See Massive Influx Of RTD Products As Category Booms

With the explosion of spirits-based RTDs into a 40-million-case category in the U.S., according to Impact Databank, retailers are eager to capitalize on the upswing, garnering sales increases from both established brands and newcomers alike. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 7, 2023

New York’s Battle Over Wine In Grocery Stores Continues

From Long Island to Buffalo, New York, wine and spirits retailers are squaring off against legislative bills that they say could shutter many stores if adopted by state lawmakers. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 7, 2023

Retailers Cautiously Optimistic On 2023 Outlook

After historically high sales during Covid, the retail segment has come back to earth over the past year, but retail players still report pockets of solid growth, especially in super-premium spirits and RTDs. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 3, 2023

Market Watch: Big Ambitions At Rising Minnesota Chain Top Ten Liquors

In just eight years, Top Ten Liquors has grown into a 12-unit retail force in the Gopher State. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 5, 2022

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