Monthly Archives: June 2021

Sailor Jerry’s Flash Commissions

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

To mark the 48th anniversary of the death of tattooing pioneer and U.S. Navy veteran Norman ‘Sailor Jerry’ Collins, Sailor Jerry, the William Grant & Sons spiced rum brand named after him, commissioned five prominent tattoo artists to paint their … Continue reading →

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India’s NV Group Establishes US Unit, Seeks to Be 1st Indian Global Spirits Group

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

NV Group, one of India’s largest and most successful distillers and brewers, announces the establishment of NV Group USA and names Mike Ginley as President of the new venture. Under Ginley’s leadership , NV Group USA’s mission is to build … Continue reading →

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Sports Bars Find Full Capacity Returns for Events

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Sports bars and stadiums have recently been welcoming back events at full capacity.  That’s good news for operators. Before COVID-19 sports bars were visited by 1 in 4 consumers and are an undeniably important On Premise channel. However, consumers were … Continue reading →

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28 Women at WSWA Member Companies Complete Leadership Program

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Twenty-one women from eight Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America member companies including Allied Beverage, Breakthru Beverage Group, Fedway Associates, Great Lakes Wine & Spirits, Major Brands, Martignetti Companies, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits successfully completed the Women in Leadership … Continue reading →

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Constellation Acquires Minority Stake in Sapere Aude Sparkling Wine

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The transaction is part of Constellation Brands Ventures‘ Focus on Minority Founders Initiative to invest $100 million in African American/Black, Latinx, and minority-owned businesses by 2030.  Terms weren’t disclosed. Sapere Aude, which is Latin for “dare to know,” was founded … Continue reading →

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Murphy-Goode Winery to Hire Two Candidates for “A Really Goode Job”

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Over 5,000 people have applied thus far for a “Really Goode Job” being offered by Murphy-Goode Winery. Job perks include a $10,000 salary per month, rent-free living for a year (in beautiful houses in the middle of a vineyard no less!) in the … Continue reading →

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