Monthly Archives: May 2016

EU Clears ABI-SABMiller Merger

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

As expected, the European Commission approved Anheuser-Busch InBev‘s acquisition of SABMiller.  ABI called it “a significant milestone for the transaction and in keeping with AB InBev’s ambition to secure the necessary regulatory approvals that will allow for closing in the second half of 2016.” To win approval, ABI agreed to divest … Continue reading →

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Beam Suntory Names CFO, Changes Operating Structure

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Beam Suntory named John Owen SVP-Chief Financial Officer.  He had been SVP-Chief Supply Chain Officer. The company also announced that it will move from a three-region operating structure to a two-region model.  As a result, the company will combine its Asia … Continue reading →

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RNDC, 3 Employees Indicted in Liquor Smuggling Scheme

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Republic National Distribution Co. and three employees were indicted by a federal grand jury, charged with transferring and moving liquor from Maryland, where the state excise tax rate for liquor was about $1.50 a gallon, to New York, where the rate … Continue reading →

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PLCB Extends ‘Chairman’s Advantage’ Wine Program to 300 Stores

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) expanded its Chairman’s Advantage wine program to 300 Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores, nearly tripling its presence statewide. The Chairman’s Advantage program, an extension of the popular Chairman’s Selection® program, offers hand-picked wines that over-deliver … Continue reading →

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Ole Smoky Launches New Digital Campaign

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

The videos explore social scenarios that embody Ole Smoky Moonshine’s carefree message to live in the moment. Stitched together, the six videos create a single narrative in the same house party, following various instigators as we shift from day to … Continue reading →

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See Dominus’s 30th Vintage Label Featuring Sketch of Christian Moueix

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

To celebrate the 30th vintage of Dominus Estate as well as an exceptional year for Napa Valley, the 2013 label features a special portrait of Christian Moueix by William Kentridge. Moueix acquired an interest in Napanook Vineyard in 1971 and became its sole … Continue reading →

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