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Economy Watch:  Leading Economic Index Rises in July after 2 Declines

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. increased 0.5 percent in July to 112.2 (2016 = 100), following a 0.1 percent decline in June, and a 0.1 percent decline in May. “The US LEI increased in July, following back-to-back … Continue reading →

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Case Sales Grow 6.2% in Control States; Dollar Sales Up 8.5%

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

During July, Control States nine-liter spirits case sales grew 6.2% over the like year-earlier period opposite a fairly robust 4.6% comp, the National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association reports.  Control state spirits shelf dollars grew at 8.5% during July while trending … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Trace Selects Charities for Fund-Raising Bottle Auction

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Buffalo Trace Distillery said it selected 400 charities to receive limited-edition bottles from its 6 millionth barrel of bourbon to non-profits across the country. “From organizations focused on those with autism to others helping veterans, we hope these wonderful charities … Continue reading →

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California ABC Probing Amazon’s ‘Ghost’ Retail Store

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Yesterday our “What We’re Reading” section included a report that Amazon apparently was violating the terms of a liquor license by not having a retail store at a warehouse from which it delivers alcohol. Today, the California Alcoholic Beverage Control … Continue reading →

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MGP to Release Bourbons Marking Start, Repeal of Prohibition

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

MGP will release Remus Repeal Reserve Series III Straight Bourbon Whiskey ($84.99) on Nov. 13, the birthdate of brand namesake George Remus. This release is accompanied with a tasting series that leads up to Dec. 5, National Prohibition Repeal Day. MGP … Continue reading →

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Johnnie Walker Announces 2 New ‘Game of Thrones’ Whiskies

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

These limited-edition whisky blends are inspired by the iconic and powerful houses of Westeros – House Stark and House Targaryen – and are successors to the White Walker by Johnnie Walker limited edition blend launched in 2018. From House Stark … Continue reading →

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