Monthly Archives: December 2020

For 1st Time Since March, Bricks-and-Mortar Outpaces DtC Shipments

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

That statistic is courtesy of Sovos Ship Compliant and Nielsen, which report that in November, retail off-premise sales hit $20B and 209M cases and DtC shipments reached $3.65 billion and 8.2 million cases. It’s the first time since March 2020 … Continue reading →

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Ohio Passes Bill Allowing Home Delivery of Spirits

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The measure, which now goes to the governor, allows the state’s Division of Liquor Control to adopt rules allowing home delivery of distilled spirits in original containers. “The ease of home delivery – especially during a pandemic – provides added … Continue reading →

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Bev/Al Trade Groups Applaud Passage of Craft Beverage Modernization Act, Say It Will ‘Bring in New Year with Hope’

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Across the bev/al spectrum, trade associations joined in praising Congress for including the Craft Beverage Modernization & Tax Reform Act in the Covid-19 Relief package it passed just after midnight yesterday. “For the past three years, the CBMA tax benefits … Continue reading →

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Beer Shipments Eased 0.8% in November

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

That’s from a year earlier, when U.S. brewers produced 12,390,000 barrels.  This year, in the midst of the pandemic, they shipped 12,300,000 barrels, Beer Institute said.  All things considered, with many pouring locations closed, as we noted yesterday, that’s pretty … Continue reading →

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Marie Brizard Delays Sale of Shares

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

A proposed capital increase for financially troubled Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits has been delayed until next year, the company said.  It noted that before the increase could go through it had to resolve the amendment of a Scotch whiskey … Continue reading →

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Campari America Makes $100,000 Year-End Donation to Hospitality Relief

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Campari America said it is donating $100,000 to “Another Round, Another Rally” on top of a $1 million donation earlier this year.  Another Round, Another Rally is a non-profit raising funds for hospitality workers in restaurants, bars and hotels across … Continue reading →

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