Monthly Archives: April 2020

‘Don’t Cross Border for Liquor,’ Pa. Distillers Say. ‘We’re Here for You.’

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s order closing Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board‘s Fine Wine & Spirits stores has been a bonanza for out-of-state retailers.  So much so that

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DISCUS Urges Parents to Keep Hand Sanitizer from Kids

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

With more than 700 distilleries across the U.S. producing hand sanitizer, Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. launched a public education campaign to remind adults to

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Get Ready for the New Baby Boom (But No Change in Drinking Habits)

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Sexual intimacy is up, according to a new study released by BrandKeys, which joined with TheCustomer, the weekly newsletter covering the customer insight universe, to

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Yuengling Pledges $100,000 to Support COVID-19 Relief Organizations

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. said it committed $100,000 to provide Americans relief during the COVID-19 public health crisis. Through initial donations, Yuengling will

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Buzz Pop Cocktails Donates $50,000 Pops to COVID-19 Healthcare Workers

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Buzz Pop Cocktails offers free mini boxes of its world famous Buzz Pops to front line COVID-19 Healthcare workers throughout the USA via Facebook.

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Mich. Gov. Signs Order Allowing Bars to Sell Back Unused Liquor

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order directing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) to use its revolving fund to buy back spirits in

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