Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

What We’re Reading —

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Whatever Happened to Schlitz Beer? In 1902, Schlitz produced one million barrels of beer, making it the largest brewery in the country. The brewery’s namesake beer,

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RNDC ‘Could’ Face $26,000 in Fines for Warehouse SNAFU

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The Michigan Liquor Control Commission has issued an 88-count complaint, threatening to fine Republic National Distributing Co. more than $26,000 in fines as a result of warehouse issues that have cut spirits distribution to most retailers. 

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Global Beer Market Seen Growing Faster Than 2% a Year Through 2024

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

That’s from a just-released study by Technavio, a London-based research firm, which finds the market is driven by the increasing

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Louis XIII Commissions One-Note Musical Work

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

When two LOUIS XIII cognac glasses are clinked together to make a toast, they produce a very specific sound – a clear,

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NAW Executive Summit Theme: Innovate to Dominate

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Registration for the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors’ annual Executive Summit, to be held at the The

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Who & What —

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Brown-Forman Corp. hires Les Fugate as Director, State and Local Government Relations, effective Dec. 9, 2019. Fugate

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