Category Archives: Sales

Economy, Extreme Heat Bring Beer Industry to a Pause

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Continued inflationary pressures, extreme heat, rising interest rates and recession fears, coupled with slower-than-expected sales in May, bring the industry to a pause after five months of positive ordering trends, National Beer Wholesalers Association said, with the Beer Purchasers Index … Continue reading →

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On-Premise Continues Growth Ahead of July 4 — CGA

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The last two weeks in the US On Premise have continued to see growth, with trends of +3% to June 11 followed by +2% to June 18, with check value and traffic both holding steady at +1% for the latest … Continue reading →

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Global Bev/Al Rebounds in 2021: IWSR

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Global beverage alcohol value more than recovered last year, growing 12% to $1.17 trillion, overcoming a Covid-driven decline of 4% in 2020.  That’s according to IWSR Drinks Market Analysis.  Total alcohol grew 3% after loses of 6% in 2020. “Our … Continue reading →

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What’s Selling Best on Drizly

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Reposado tequila bumped light lager from the list of Drizly’s top 10 categories, based on share of sales.  Here’s the list of the Top 10 categories on Drizly: Red wine: 12%  share White wine: 11%  share Vodka: 9% share Bourbon: … Continue reading →

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RtD’s Surpass Seltzers, Tequila Continues to Grow, But Tito’s Remains Top-Seller on Drizly

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Early reports on Memorial Day weekend sales are coming in, and it appears to have been a good holiday for bev/al marketers — or at least distilled spirits marketers — on Drizly. The top-selling liquor on Drizly this Memorial Day … Continue reading →

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Imported Beers Continue to Expand, NBWA Says

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

National Beer Wholesalers Association‘s Beer Purchasers Index continued pretty much where it has been, with the “total beer” category reading at 53 and the “at-risk” inventory category at 46. “There is nothing particularly exciting in these results, which may be a … Continue reading →

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