Monthly Archives: July 2019

Scotch Whisky Assn. Sues Virginia Distillery Over Label

George Dickel calls it whisky on its label.  So does Maker’s Mark.  And Old Forester‘s label does likewise.

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Will Cannabis Lead to Lower Binge Drinking Rates?

That’s being suggested by Cowan & Co., an investment banker, which says reported binge drinking rates were 9% lower than the

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Tennessee Hopes to Promote State’s Wine Industry

Among the new laws that are taking effect in Tennessee is one calling for creation of an agency to promote Tennessee’s wine

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ABI Cancels Hong Kong IPO

Investment bankers were salivating over the offering, which was expected to be the largest offering thus far this year. In cancelling, ABI cited market conditions. Some large U.S. investors offered less than the $40 a share ABI was asking, leading … Continue reading

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Wine and Spirits Wholesalers Support 16% of All U.S. Jobs: Study

Wine and spirits wholesalers in the U.S. employ 87,722 Americans in 3,120 locations, paying about $7.45 billion in wages, according to

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Table Wine Sales in C-Stores Jumped 20%: Study

Table wine sales in U.S. convenience stores increased 20 percent in dollar terms in 2018, the second year in a row that c-store sales

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