Archive for August, 2015

Brown Derby Stores is among the stars of U.S. liquor retailing, operating 18 locations in its market of Springfield, Missouri, and posting sales of $30 million last year, including a robust online business. Brown Derby was once among the foremost … Continue reading →

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Germany’s Mast-Jägermeister has completed its acquisition of 100% of the stock of Sidney Frank Importing Co. (SFIC), its former U.S. importer. The company said that with the closing of the deal—which was originally announced June 23—Jägermeister controls “all dimensions of … Continue reading →

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•A fine-wine investment group called Grande Marque Trading is launching this month in Chicago with an initial fund of $10 million. The managing director is Edward Robert Brooks, a former Midwest manager for the New York auction house Acker Merrall … Continue reading →

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•Comstock Park, Michigan-based Perrin Brewing Company is releasing its Grapefruit IPA and Veterans Pale Ale (VPA) in cans for the first time. Previously available only on draft, both labels will make their debut in 12-ounce six-packs at Perrin Brewing’s taproom … Continue reading →

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