Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

What We’re Reading —

What The Record High 10.1 Million Job Openings Means For The Economic Recovery The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported there were 10.1 million job openings in the economy at the end of June. This is by far the record amount … Continue reading

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The Interview: Vintage Wine Estates Gives New Meaning to Shareholder Value

Vintage Wine Estates is redefining “shareholder value” to go beyond simply rising stock prices.  I interviewed Jessica Kogan, chief marketing and chief digital officer, on how its Shareholder Passport program came to be, and the extra benefits it offers investors.  … Continue reading

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Sweetwater Brewing Expands Across Michigan

SweetWater Brewing Co. announced its market expansion across the state of Michigan, further accelerating the nation’s 11th largest craft brewer into the Great Lakes states. SweetWater’s high-quality craft brews, distributed by O&W, Inc., are now available for purchase on draft … Continue reading

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Captain Morgan to Offer $100,000 in Safe Rides Credits to Major League Soccer Fans

During select Saturdays through the remainder of the regular season, soccer fans 21 and older will have access to up to $50 in rideshare credits to and from some of the biggest matches of the year. “We saw a tremendous … Continue reading

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Surge in Covid Cases Spells New Bad News On-Premise

Even as more states reopen and allow for some form of on-premise consumption, Covid cases continue to expand — both among the unvaccinated and among those who were vaccinated.  That’s bad news for on-premise retailers, because a new study of … Continue reading

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Long Drink Expands Relationship with SGWS

Long Drink, the brand built on the heritage of the legendary Finnish alcohol category of long drinks, best described as citrus soda with real liquor, said it expanded its distribution agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS) into Illinois. … Continue reading

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