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Texas Shows Sharp Volume Increases In 2011 As Top Retailers Expand Across State
In the first half of 2011, wine, spirits and beer sales in Texas have shown significant acceleration, according to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 12, 2011Master Sommelier Madeline Triffon Joins Retailer Plum Market To Direct Wine Operations
Madeline Triffon has taken a new job as master sommelier at Plum Market, the Michigan-based gourmet retailer. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 12, 2011Jim Shpall Of Applejack Wine & Spirits Talks Trends And Issues In The Colorado Market
Wheat Ridge, Colorado-based Applejack Wine & Spirits is widely acknowledged to be the largest single beverage alcohol retailer in the state, with over 15,000 SKUs sold and 50,000 square feet of retail space. President and CEO Jim Shpall has been an outspoken opponent of recent attempts by state legislators to change state law to allow for multiple beverage alcohol licenses. The most recent initiative was House Bill 1284, which was rejected by the State House in April. That bill would have allowed convenience and grocery stores to sell full strength beer, a measure that some believe would eventually open the door to sales of wine and spirits by chains such as Safeway and 7-Eleven. Shanken News Daily recently interviewed Shpall on this issue and trends in his market. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 8, 2011Martin Wine Cellars Rebuilding In New Orleans
In late August 2005, Hurricane Katrina lashed through New Orleans, destroying the Martin Wine Cellar store on Baronne Street. It’s been a long process, but next year owner Cedric Martin will reopen that location, where his father David founded the business 65 years ago. Martin Wine Cellar currently has five locations in Louisiana—on Magazine Street in New Orleans, in Metairie in Jefferson Parish, in Mandeville (about 30 miles from New Orleans) and Baton Rouge (90 miles away). About 70% of the company’s sales are in wine, while spirits account for 12%-14% and gourmet food and catering comprise 12%. Beer plays a minor role. Overall revenue exceeds $15 million annually. Long renowned as a retail destination in a city famous for celebration, Martin Wine Cellars has kept pace with change in the marketplace. Shanken News Daily interviewed Cedric Martin recently about trends in his operation. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 27, 2011News Briefs for June 24, 2011
• Washington’s Hogue Cellars is moving to screwcap closures across 100% of its wine production. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 24, 2011Centennial Projects Record Sales of $250 Million As It Completes Integration of Majestic
Dallas-based Centennial Fine Wine and Spirits, which acquired the Majestic Liquor Store chain in April for a reported $30 million, plans to open four new stores and projects total company revenues of $250 million this year. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 17, 2011
