Archive for October, 2015

The middle tier’s consolidation wave is rolling again. Just days after Charmer-Sunbelt and Wirtz Beverage Group joined forces, SND has learned that Southern Wine & Spirits and Glazer’s have signed a letter of intent to form a strategic alliance. A … Continue reading →

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With consolidation continuing in the global beverage alcohol business, Japan’s Suntory Holdings is exploring options to keep pace. The Wall Street Journal reports that Suntory CEO Takeshi Niinami is eyeing a potential initial public offering—for either the parent company or its U.S.-based … Continue reading →

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Double-digit gains for Jameson (+26%) and The Glenlivet (+15%) propelled Pernod Ricard to 8% sales growth in the U.S. market in its fiscal first quarter (ended September 30). Pernod Ricard also enjoyed solid performances in the market from Malibu (+4%) … Continue reading →

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•A coalition of Colorado retailers is mounting a push for a ballot initiative aimed at allowing wine and full-strength beer in supermarkets. Safeway, Walmart and King Soopers (Kroger) have aligned under the “Your Choice Colorado” banner to seek approval for … Continue reading →

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•Tennessee-based WG Brewing Company is launching a new alcoholic root beer, Wild Root. The newcomer, which is at 5% abv, initially will debut in six-packs of 12-ounce cans ($9.99-$10.99) across Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, North … Continue reading →

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