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Spirits Sales Up 2.4 Percent In 52 Weeks Through September 4, IRI Numbers Show

Spirits volume growth in food and drug stores accelerated over the past two months, according to SymphonyIRI group. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 15, 2011

Scotch Whisky Surges In Volume, Value During First Half Of 2011

Scotch whisky enjoyed solid growth in volume and value during the first half of 2011 in the U.S. market, as premiumization accelerated despite challenging economic conditions. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 13, 2011

News Briefs for August 22, 2011

•After going bankrupt and closing in 2009, New York landmark Tavern On the Green may be re-created as a global chain by Tavern International LLC, led by former Mutual of New York manager Louis Bivona. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 22, 2011

News Briefs for July 1, 2011

•Fast food chain Sonic is set to introduce beer and wine to two of its South Florida locations. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 1, 2011

Value Spirits Continue To Weaken As Ultra Premiums Make Gains, According To Nielsen

Spirits sales grew 3% by volume in the 52 weeks ended May 28 to 57 million cases, slightly faster than the 2.4% gain in the 52-week period ending January 8, 2011, according to the latest numbers from Nielsen. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 14, 2011

News Briefs for June 13, 2011

• The Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs (FJMC), which includes more than 25,000 members throughout North America, has joined with synagogues in Israel and around the globe in calling for a boycott of Scotch whisky from distillers located in West Dunbartonshire Council—including Chivas Brothers and Morrison Bowmore, among others. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 13, 2011

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