Monthly Archives: November 2020

Chamber Cheers Biden on Mask Wearing

“Our public health and economic crises are intertwined. Restoring public health is crucial to revitalizing economic growth,” said Suzanne P. Clark, President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “It’s encouraging that one of the President-Elect’s first announcements is the creation … Continue reading

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Liquor Stores Saw Spike in Business After Biden’s Apparent Win

Washington, DC, liquor stores say they had a spike in business after Joe Biden was projected the winner of the 2020 presidential election. They weren’t the only one celebrating. Sales for election day were 67.7% higher than the average of … Continue reading

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Court of Master Sommeliers Exec, Board Step Down in Scandal

Court of Master Sommeliers continues to be rocked by allegations of sexual misconduct by a number of members.  Geoff Kruth, chief operating officer of the Americas unit, has stepped down, the board has said it will resign and called for … Continue reading

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CBrands, Gallo, FTC Reach Accord on Brand Sales

Constellation Brands, Inc.  said it and E. & J. Gallo Winery signed a proposed consent order that, if accepted by the FTC Commissioners, would allow Constellation to complete the sale of certain brands priced under $11 a bottle to Gallo. … Continue reading

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New EU Tariffs on U.S. Rum, Vodka, Brandy Seen Inflaming Tensions

The European Union said it will impose tariffs of 25% on U.S. rum, brandy, vodka and vermouth as well as Boeing Co. aircraft. The move will  tensions around the Airbus and Boeing disputes and further damage the once-booming transatlantic drinks … Continue reading

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Ole Smoky to Aid Great Smoky Mountain State Park

Ole Smoky Distillery said it renewed partnership with the Friends of the Smokies, an East Tennessee non-profit organization that assists the National Park Service in its mission to preserve and protect the Great Smoky Mountains National Park by raising funds … Continue reading

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