Category Archives: Sales

Beer Continues Return to Normal

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

After a dramatic year in 2020, the National Beer Wholesalers Association‘s Beer Purchasers Index for January continued to show signs of returning to normal. The total BPI for January 2021 is at 66.4, about where it was in January 2020 … Continue reading →

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Consumers Seem Tilting Toward Lighter Drinks: Drizly

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Beer gained share in January, going from 13% share to 18% share, Drizly said, adding it “points to consumers reaching for lighter drinks to kick off the new year, driven by hard seltzer and light lager. ” In the liquor … Continue reading →

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With Bars Closed, C-Stores’ Bev/Al Sales Suge

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

National Retail Solutions POS systems recorded a 19% increase in Beer/FMB/Cider sales between 2019 and 2020, with 2020 total dollar sales at $198,030,879. Additionally, spirit sales increased by 47.9% with 2020 total dollar sales at $89,141,146 and wine sales increased … Continue reading →

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Catello del Poggio Seen Reaching 1 Million Cases in 2021

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Castello del Poggio is undergoing a major packaging change as the Zonin-owned property in Piedmont prepares to hit the million-case mark in the U.S. this year. Rollout out of the newly packaged wines starts this month continuing through April “2020 … Continue reading →

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90% of Beer-Pouring Locations Open

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

That’s the highest figure since Nov.6-8 and is five percentage points above the previous week, BeerBoard said. The average number of taps held steady at 16 per location.  Among the states tracked by BeerBoard, six of the 10 also held … Continue reading →

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Champagne’s Decline in U.S. Edges World-Wide Slump

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Champagne shipments to the U.S. fell 20% last year, greater than the global average of 18%. “Despite the (Covid) crisis, Champagne remains dear to the hearts of consumers who feel the need to keep something exceptional in their everyday lives … Continue reading →

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