Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Tennessee Hopes to Promote State’s Wine Industry

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Among the new laws that are taking effect in Tennessee is one calling for creation of an agency to promote Tennessee’s wine

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ABI Cancels Hong Kong IPO

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Investment bankers were salivating over the offering, which was expected to be the largest offering thus far this year. In cancelling, ABI cited market conditions. Some large U.S. investors offered less than the $40 a share ABI was asking, leading … Continue reading →

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Wine and Spirits Wholesalers Support 16% of All U.S. Jobs: Study

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Wine and spirits wholesalers in the U.S. employ 87,722 Americans in 3,120 locations, paying about $7.45 billion in wages, according to

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Table Wine Sales in C-Stores Jumped 20%: Study

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Table wine sales in U.S. convenience stores increased 20 percent in dollar terms in 2018, the second year in a row that c-store sales

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TTB Offers Amnesty on Some Ownership Changes

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The Federal Alcohol Administration Act (FAA Act) provides a wholesaler or importer’s basic permit automatically terminates

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Busch Heir’s Brewery Going Out of Business

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

William K. Busch Brewing Co., St. Louis, is “ceasing all operations and shutting down,” Founder William K. (Billy) Busch said, citing market demand.

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