San Francisco-based Anchor Brewers & Distillers saw its spirits volume rise 30% to 140,000 cases in 2015, and similar growth is projected for this year. With a presence in most spirits categories—as well as niche plays in absinthe, cachaça and … Continue reading →
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•Drinks delivery platform Drizly is launching a new “Connect” service that provides users with a wider selection of beverage alcohol available for next-day delivery. Launching first in Boston and Washington, D.C.—which combine for 2 million Drizly users—Connect allows consumers to … Continue reading →
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•Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) saw depletion volume decline 3% during the first quarter, while shipments fell 11% to 150,000 barrels, owing to a temporary closure of the company’s Portland brewery. CBA’s net sales were down 6% to $39 million, partially … Continue reading →
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Chain retailer BevMo has been hit with a class-action lawsuit that alleges “bait-and-switch” signage tactics. According to CBS Los Angeles, attorney Scott Glovsky filed the suit on behalf of consumers who’ve cried foul on BevMo’s practice of displaying wine ratings … Continue reading →
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The U.S. market’s two brewing giants went in different directions in the first quarter of 2016. Anheuser-Busch InBev’s volume declined slightly, while MillerCoors’ two top brands enjoyed their best performance in years. ABI was down by 0.3% in the U.S. … Continue reading →
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•Sazerac Co. is in talks with Pernod Ricard’s Irish Distillers to acquire the Paddy Irish whiskey brand. Paddy does only around 200,000 cases in total sales, with 15% of that in the U.S. market, according to Impact Databank. Last year, … Continue reading →
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•Following its recent entry into Montana, Longmont, Colorado’s Oskar Blues Brewery is now available in all 50 states. Summit Beverage Company will handle the Oskar Blues portfolio in Missoula and Butte, while Bronken’s Distributing will cover the Bozeman market. Oskar … Continue reading →
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