Category Archives: COVID-19

Texas Bar Owners Sue Over Shutdown Order

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Twenty-two Texas bar owners sued Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, seeking to overturn his order closing bars in an attempt to stop the spread of Covid-19 in the Lone Star State. “You can’t tell me that my tiny little bar is … Continue reading →

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2 Texas Bars’ Liquor Licenses Suspended for Defying Shutdown Order

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Two Texas bars — one in Abilene, the other in Longview — refused to close after Gov. Greg Abbot ordered closures to combat the novel coronavirus.  So the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission suspended their liquor licenses for 30 days.  … Continue reading →

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Mich. Legislature Extends Cocktails-to-Go Through 2025

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Michigan bars and restaurants  will be able to sell cocktails to-go in sealed containers until Dec. 31, 2025, under legislation passed by the legislature and sent to the governor. “By approving cocktails to-go, the legislature is throwing a much-needed economic … Continue reading →

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Budweiser Clydesdale Spot Celebrates Bars Reopening

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The Clydesdales are teaming up with a puppy again for a new Budweiser ad. “Reunited with Buds” is the name of the ad that celebrates bars reopening across the United States after coronavirus restrictions closed so many doors. The ad … Continue reading →

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Off-Prem Sales Up 21.% in Year; Beer/Cider/FMBs Grow Faster Than Wine

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The latest year-over-year growth rate for total off-premise alcohol dollar sales within Nielsen measured channels is +21.2%, Nielsen said. Spirits again led growth, up 25.1% (but down from 30.5% in the prior week). Wine was +20.1% (down from +24% a week … Continue reading →

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Diageo Launches $100 Million Recovery Fund to Help Pubs and Bars Welcome Customers Back

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Through “Raising the Bar,” Diageo will provide $100 million to support recovery of major hospitality centers, including  New York, London, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast, Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Shanghai, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Sydney and beyond.  This … Continue reading →

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