Monthly Archives: March 2020

. . . While NY Says Bars, Restaurants Can Sell Bev/Al to Go During Shutdown

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

In contrast to Pennsylvania, New York State’s governor said the State Liquor Authority will allow bars, restaurants and wineries to sell their products for off-premise

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DISCUS ‘Working to Explore Solutions for Retailers’

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

In a statement, Chris Swonger, president/CEO, said Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. is “working closely with regulators at the federal and state level to develop plans that

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TTB Allows Returns of Products for Events Cancelled for Coronavirus

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau said it will permit returns of alcoholic beverages that were originally purchased for events that have been canceled due to

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Wine Institute Clarifies Closure Rules

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

As far as wineries go, California Gov. Newsom’s order closing bars, pubs and wineries “applies only to winery tasting activities and events, Wine Institute said. The purchase

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Canada Ratifies USMCA Trade Deal, Seen Taking Effect June 1

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

The accord replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).  

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Jameson Pledges $500,000 to Support Bartenders During Crisis

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

And it will match donations to the U.S. Bartenders Guild up to an additional $100,000 until March 31.

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