Harry Lukas has built a monument to drinks retailing in the affluent Kansas City suburb of Overland Park, Kansas. Lukas Wine and Spirits Superstore, which opened last October, spans more than 50,000 square feet—ranking it among the biggest stores in … Continue reading →
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With U.S. imports of New Zealand wine up 14% to 6.5 million nine-liter cases in 2015, five of the category’s most dynamic franchises earned Impact “Hot Brand” honors. Market leader Kim Crawford continues to lead the charge, approaching 1 million … Continue reading →
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•HopCat, the Michigan-based bar chain with a craft beer focus, is poised to enter Illinois. The company has struck a deal for a new location on Chicago’s North Side, at 2577 North Clark Street. An opening date has yet to … Continue reading →
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In the second part of our interview with Hess Family Wine Estates, the company’s chief operating officer John Grant and chief marketing officer Nicole Carter discuss new developments on the Colomé and Artezin brands, as well as the vision for … Continue reading →
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Oregon moved one step closer to privatizing spirits sales yesterday, when the state’s Supreme Court approved title language on a ballot proposal that would allow grocery stores to sell liquor. The grocery trade that’s been pushing for this privatization measure—known … Continue reading →
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Southern Wine & Spirits and Glazer’s have announced a series of appointments that will constitute the combined entity’s commercial leadership team following their merger. Mel Dick will lead the wine unit as SVP and president. Steve Slater will report to … Continue reading →
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•Prestige Wine & Spirits has added Tuscany’s Cantine Bonacchi to its U.S. import stable. Established in 1970 in the Chianti region, Cantine Bonacchi specializes in affordable estate-grown and -bottled wines. Under the partnership, Prestige Wine will handle Bonacchi’s Chianti Riserva … Continue reading →
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•Schlafly Beer is introducing a limited-release Double Bean Blonde ale rested on cacao nibs and infused with a cold coffee toddy. The 6.3% abv brew, unusual for its pairing of a blonde beer with coffee and chocolate, is rolling out … Continue reading →
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