Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Major Brands Partners with Jameson to Offer Free St. Patrick’s Day Rides Home

Major Brands, the Missouri bev/al distributor , is 0ffering 2,000 free rides home in St. Louis, Kansas City, Columbia and Springfield in a partnership with Jameson Irish Whisky.  A code will be furnished customers that will be redeemable through the … Continue reading

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What We’re Reading —

How Retailers Are Creating Robust Wine Markets in Smaller U.S. Cities A new wave of retailers and wine bars is finding success in smaller markets that have typically been overlooked. They share tips and tactics for getting the wines they … Continue reading

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What We’re Reading —

Brands Go to War Feb. 24 was the day that changed everything. When Russia invaded Ukraine, it marked the first globally significant war of the social media era, and the first globally experienced event not involving Trump or COVID since … Continue reading

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Biden Admin to Apply Antitrust to Labor Issues

An agreement between the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and the Labor Department to “protect competition in labor markets” may spell big trouble for employers Their focus will include “use of business models designed to evade legal accountability and business practices, … Continue reading

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Inflation Is Here and Will Stay; a Boom Is Coming

No doubt about inflation, and we think no doubt about a boom, either. Inflation: The only direction for inflation is up, ING Economics notes, expecting it to soon get close to 9% as businesses surging commodity and labor costs get passed … Continue reading

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Sheep Dog Whiskey to Aid ASPCA

For every bottle of Sheep Dog Peanut Butter Whiskey (Sazerac) sold through September, the brand will donate $1 to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).  Maximum donation: $25,000. Sheep Dog, which shares a long-term commitment … Continue reading

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