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Interview: Big Red Liquors Of Indiana
Bloomington, Indiana based retailer Big Red Liquors doubled in size earlier this year when it purchased the 24-unit United Package Liquors in the metro-Indianapolis area for an undisclosed sum, as reported in Shanken News Daily March 13. Since that time, Big Red has made significant investments in remodeling and rebranding the former United Package Liquors units. Today it operates a combined 49 units, with four new stores planned for opening over the next year. According to reliable industry estimates, Big Red’s revenues will be well in excess of $50 million by the end of 2013. Shanken News Daily recently spoke with Big Red Liquors Chairman Mark McAlister and President Don Rix about the latest developments in their growing business. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 2, 2013Wine Spectator: Fashion Executives Buy Los Angeles Retailer Wally’s
Guess Inc. founders team up with Wally’s co-owner Christian Navarro to acquire leading LA wine store; possible national expansion in the works Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 18, 2013Billionaire Ron Burkle Reportedly Eyes Fresh & Easy Acquisition
Tesco’s planned divestiture of its struggling Fresh & Easy retail brand in the U.S. may be coming to fruition, as multiple reports claim billionaire investor Ron Burkle is in talks with Tesco toward an acquisition. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 13, 2013Exclusive: Binny’s Plans 50,000-Square-Foot Superstore In Chicago
Chicago-based Binny’s Beverage Depot has just signed a deal to dramatically expand its 33,000-square-foot Lincoln Park store, the former Sam’s Wine & Spirits, by leasing two adjacent buildings. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 12, 2013IPA Style Leads Craft Beer’s Charge, Say Retailers
In markets around the country, beer retailers and bar operators say the heavily hopped India Pale Ale (IPA) style is now dominating the craft segment. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 24, 2013News Briefs for May 23, 2013
•Whole Foods Market is touting a new lineup of summer wine selections. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 23, 2013
