Monthly Archives: August 2021

The Interview: The Challenges Black Wine Entrepreneurs Face, and How They Overcome Them

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Monique Bell, a professor in the business school at Fresno State University in California, has done some really interesting research on the role of black entrepreneurs in the wine space. And I think this is something that deserves to be publicized … Continue reading →

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Manhattan Beer Distributors Takes Delivery of VNR Electric Truck

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

It’s the first of five VNR Class 8, battery-electric regional hauling truck on the East Coast  Manhattan Beer Distributors has ordered. The five zero-emission Volvo VNR Electric trucks are joining the New York City-based beer and beverage distributors’ fleet of … Continue reading →

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Stella Rose Brings Back Its 2d Annual Royale Pair-a-Thon

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Stella Rosa Wines (Riboli Family) fans who submit original recipes that pair with Stella Rosa Royale can win $2,500 cash and goods from amazing partners: Breeo, Grill Masters Club, Instax Instant Cameras, Nebula by Anker, Rovr Products, Slowtide, and Soundcore. The … Continue reading →

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Ben Baller Developing a Captain Morgan Chain Collection

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Ben Baller is a jeweler and entrepreneur who is designing four custom, one-of-a-kind chains inspired by the spiced rum and his own personal flavor. The exclusive Ben Baller x Captain Morgan “Captain on Ice” collection will include just four chains, the first … Continue reading →

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Eastside Distilling Narrows Loss on Lower Sales

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Eastside Distilling Inc. reports net sales fell 6.7% to $3.4 million.  Despite the lower sales, Eastside narrowed its net loss to $1.7 million for the second quarter from $2.1 million a year earlier. The lower sales were primarily driven by … Continue reading →

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FTC Said Probing Uber’s Plan to Acquire Drizly

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

That’s according to a report citing a document and “sources familiar with the matter.”  We checked with the Securities & Exchange Commission, and Uber hasn’t filed any document to confirm the report.  The Federal Trade Commission hasn’t responded to our … Continue reading →

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