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Retailers Lean Into Sparkling Wine To Cap Off The Year
With New Year’s Eve upon us, retailers are focused on driving strong sparkling wine sales to close out the year. While results vary across markets, retail operators have generally seen top sparklers hold up well, with the leading premium brands in the U.S. mostly showing positive growth off-premise for the year. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 31, 2024Wine Consumers Focusing On Quality Over Quantity, Retailers Say
According to Impact Databank, the U.S. wine market is projected to eke out a small value increase this year, despite a 2% decline in volume terms. Wines priced $10 and over are expected to outperform less expensive segments, helping to drive the first post-pandemic increase in value for the industry. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 20, 2024Retailers Cautious On Upcoming Holiday Season
As retailers gear up for the holiday season—with today marking one of the biggest selling days of the year—they’re cautiously eyeing consumer trends in the drinks business. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 22, 2023Seattle Retailer Downtown Spirits In Expansion Mode
Seattle, Washington retailer Downtown Spirits, led by Market Watch Leader Marques Warren, has announced plans to purchase Esquin Wine & Spirits, located in Seattle’s Sodo district, for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 20, 2023Maryland And Missouri The Latest To Approve Adult-Use Sales, California Votes To Add More Dispensaries
The U.S. is set to welcome two new adult-use markets after voters approved ballot measures sanctioning sales in Maryland and Missouri last week. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 15, 2022Market Watch: Retail Gains Being Driven By Upscale Spirits, Luxury Wines, And RTDs
Premiumization in both wine and spirits, as well as the rising RTD category and improved e-commerce systems are fueling growth at the U.S. market’s retail tier. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 4, 2022
