Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Who & What –

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Constellation Brands, Inc. appoints Mike McGrew to the newly created role of Executive Vice President, Chief Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Officer.  McGrew joined Constellation Brands in 2014 as senior director, communications for the beer division.

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Prohibition Makes a Comeback Pennsylvania shuts down liquor stores. Panic buying ensues.  (Wall Street Journal)   Telecommuting: Wineries Dealing with the Coronavirus With the pandemic growing and the need to separate employees, several large north coast wineries are seeing benefits … Continue reading →

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Accolade Wines Sell U.S. Brands, including Geyser Peak

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Other brands included in the sale are Geyser Peak, Atlas Peak, XYZin and Outlot.  The buyer is  2 Bears LLC.  Terms weren’t disclosed.  The transaction doesn’t include the Geyseer Peak winery or tasting room.  

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Wineshipping, Pack ‘n’ Ship Direct Merge, Creating No.1 Alcohol Logistics

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Wineshipping LLC said it acquired 24 Seven Enterprises which includes Pack n’ Ship Direct and Vin-Go.  Terms weren’t disclosed.  The combined entity will be part of

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Drizly Sales Growth Continues to Surge

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

This is an astounding statistic.  And it’s no April Fool’s joke.  On Wednesday, April 1, Drizly’s sales were up 531%, the home delivery service said.  For the entire week, sales

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High Court Nixes Hearing for Total Wine vs. Connecticut Alcohol Pricing

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected an appeal by Total Wine & More from a Second Circuit decision that upheld Connecticut’s alcohol-pricing regulations.

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