Monthly Archives: August 2019

Virginia Marks 400th Anniversary of Distilled Spirits Production

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Virginia has gotten a lot of attention in the last few weeks as it marked the 400th anniversary of the arrival of a handful of slaves in the U.S., landing at Point Comfort, what later became Fort Monroe, just across … Continue reading →

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Gen Xers Becoming Big Wine Buyers, Outperforming Boomers, Millennials

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Wineries who are focusing their marketing efforts on Millennials may be missing the boat when it comes to sales. Generation X holds greater immediate purchasing potential than Millennials, according to data from Wine Access, the online wine retailer, despite greater … Continue reading →

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For 1st Time in Brand’s History, E&J Brandy Revamps Packaging

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

For the first time in the brand’s 45 year history, E&J Brandy is launching its first holistic packaging change for each of its expressions. The move stems from E&J’s belief that there’s always a new level to reach. The new … Continue reading →

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Online Sales Said Key to Wineries’ DtC Sales Efforts

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Online sales are the biggest opportunity for wineries selling direct to consumers today. That’s according to Wineries Direct, which provides an array of services to establish and maintain a winery’s sales effort, including point of sale (POS), third party distribution … Continue reading →

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Pernod Ricard U.S. Sales Match Market, Globally Up 6% Organically

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Pernod Ricard reports worldwide sales grew 6% (+5.3% reported) with FY19 sales driven mainly by Asia.  In the Americas, sales accelerated in Canada, and there was strong growth in Latin America.  U.S. sales were flat, dampened by wholesaler inventory optimization. … Continue reading →

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Treasury Wine Estates Names Angus McPherson Americas President

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

He succeeds Victoria Snyder who “will be moving on from TWE and wish her well for the future.”  McPherson, who has been with TWE for more than eight years will oversee not only the Americas business but also sales strategies … Continue reading →

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