Category Archives: Sales

Hamm’s Beer Volume Jumps 87.3%, Sales Up 74.6% in 2017

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

And in the four weeks ended Jan. 13, sales of the Minneapolis-born brew are up 96.9% as case shipments grew 105.8% from a year earlier.  That’s enough to move Hamm’s to Nielsen’s No. 8 growth brand. Key to the success, … Continue reading →

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Craft Beer Sales Growth Moderates: IRI

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Overall Beer sales within U.S. off premise channels have declined -1.1% on volume in the 52 weeks ending 12/02/2017, and Craft beer sales growth, while still positive has moderated substantially.

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Distilled Spirits Shipments Grew 12.6% in November

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Total distilled spirits withdrawals in November were 35.2 million gallons, Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau said.

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Michigan Retailers Can Get Refund for Stale Beer or Wine

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

The new law, which takes effect Jan. 15, will allow retailers to get a refund from a brewer or vintner if they find stock that is out of date, defective or likely to spoil in the off season.

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A-B Looks to Data to Solve Its Biggest Problem—Declining Sales

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

If we were Carlos Brito, Anheuser-Busch InBev’s ceo, we’d be deeply worried.  Sales and share keep slipping in the U.S. 

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Rabble Wine Taps VintagePoint for Sales, Marketing

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

“Vintage Point is a proven partner in growing and scaling well known wine brands through all U.S. sales channels. We know their highly skilled and engaged team will provide us access to new

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