Monthly Archives: May 2017

Colo. House Mulls Bill Doubling Licenses Independent Package Stores Can Own

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The bill was introduced yesterday (Tuesday, 5/2), will be considered by the House Finance Committee this morning.  It would let independent liquor stores own as many as nine retail licenses over the next decade, while current law puts the limit … Continue reading →

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Chateau Ste. Michelle Sales Ease 3% on 10% Drop in Volume

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The 10% drop in wine shipment volume, to approximately 1.7 million cases, was attributed primarily to wholesalers reducing year-end inventory and the timing of the Easter holiday, which occurred in the first quarter. Chateau Ste. Michelle is a unit of … Continue reading →

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MolsonCoors Net Falls 12.1% as Sales Ease 0.5% As MillerCoors Continuing Ops Profit Plunges

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The numbers: Worldwide brand volume: 19.706 million hectoliters, up 2.1% Global priority brand volume up 6.6% Net sales: $2.4 billion, down 0.5%, but up 1% in constant currency Net sales per HL: $111.93, increased 2.4%, and increased 3.9% in constant … Continue reading →

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Who & What –

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Invino, the first venture of Good Company Wines, named Danielle Westfall ceo.  She cofounded Invino in 2010 with her husband and business partner, Anthony Westfall.  Danielle received national recognition for launching the first private sale online retailer dedicated to the … Continue reading →

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Perfectomundo Tequila ‘Climbs’ Mt. Everest

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Actually, a few bottles were carried to the top by Paul Oakenfold, co-founder.  Oakenfold was in Nepal to raise funds for Nepalese earthquake victims

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Heineken Sweeps Offers Tickets to Bruno Mars 24K Tour

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Fans have a rare chance to earn concert tickets to the highly anticipated tour by supporting select projects on the Indiegogo crowdfunding platform that have been identified by Heineken with the National Trust for Historic Preservation for their potential to … Continue reading →

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