Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Mich. Gov. Signs Order Allowing Bars to Sell Back Unused Liquor

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order directing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) to use its revolving fund to buy back spirits in

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AABI Cuts Dividend to Preserve Cash Amid Sales Volume Decline in Europe, North America

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Anheuser-Busch InBev looked pretty solid in 2019.  The largest global brewer reported revenue grew 4.3% as healthy volume growth was enhanced by global premiumization and

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‘Status Spirits’ Growing Ahead of Total Spirits Market: ISWR

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

A new study by ISWR finds the value of the status spirits market is $8.3bn (excluding baijiu), and increasing at a value compound annual growth rate of 7% (2014-2018),

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Virginia ABC Develops Covid-19 Facility Closure Plan

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) implemented a protocol for facility closures due to Covid-19, based on guidance from the Virginia Department of

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WSET Moves Education Programs Online

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) said it is fast-tracking its investment plans for online delivery of all its qualifications.

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The Interview: How Brown-Forman Is Adjusting to Covid-19

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

We asked Brown-Forman Corp. how the producer of Jack Daniel‘s is coping with the challenges caused by the novel coronavirus.  Here are answers to our questions from

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