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Sunday Sales Debate Set To Kick Off In Connecticut
As Connecticut’s General Assembly begins its 2012 regular session today, lawmakers once again will reconsider the state’s law against Sunday sales of alcohol, following last month’s proposal by Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy to lift the ban. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 8, 2012Total Wine, Other Chains Preparing To Enter Washington State
Maryland-based retailer Total Wine & More is gearing up to enter Washington state, where the recent passage of Initiative 1183 will end the state’s retail monopoly on liquor June 1. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 27, 2012Costco To Open 20 New Units in Fiscal 2012
Issaquah, Washington-based Costco has reported strong fourth quarter sales of beverage alcohol for calendar 2011 and plans to open 20 new units before the end of its 2012 fiscal year, ending August 31. Shanken News Daily recently spoke with Annette Alvarez-Peters, Costco’s assistant general merchandise manager for wine, spirits and beer, about the brands and categories that performed well over the recent holiday season. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 20, 2012Interview: Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board CEO Joseph Conti
When voters in Washington state approved a referendum to end state control of beverage alcohol sales late last year, all eyes turned to Pennsylvania, the largest control state in the United States by volume. Indeed, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is the largest purchaser of wine and spirits in the U.S. and has sales of $1.5 billion generated from 609 state-operated stores. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 6, 2012News Briefs for December 5, 2011
•Pernod Ricard’s Kahlúa liqueur brand has partnered with Food Network chef Marcela Valladolid for the launch of the Delicioso Brunch Club. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 5, 2011Total Wine’s New Board Of Directors Holds First Meeting, Names Adrian Bellamy Chairman
This past Saturday afternoon, Total Wine & More concluded the first-ever meeting of its board of directors, led by board chairman Adrian Bellamy. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 22, 2011
