Category Archives: Sales

New Hampshire Liquor Sales Rise 2.92% to a Record High

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC), which operates 80 New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet locations, set an all-time sales record of $698.2 million during Fiscal Year 2017—an increase of 2.92-%, or $19.8 million—according to unaudited NHLC sales figures, the agency … Continue reading →

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PLCB Sales Set a Record

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) retail sales for fiscal 2017, ended June 30, were a record $2.53 billion (including

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August Beer Shipments Down 4.6%

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Beer Institute estimated U.S. brewers shipped 15,531,000 barrels in August, 4.3% less than a year earlier.  For the year-to-date, beer shipments are down 2.3%. Comment:  While beer seems to be on a perpetual downward slope, it’s important to remember that … Continue reading →

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Ohio Wineries Jumped 51% in 5 Years, But Output Stayed the Same

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The number of wineries in Ohio surged 51%, to 265 in 2016 from 175 in 2012, a new economic impact study by Frank, Rimerman & Co. finds.  But the number of gallons produced remain flat at 1.23 million gallons, or … Continue reading →

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How Bev/Al Is Doing On-Premise

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Premium spirit brands grew 2.6% in the 52 weeks ended July 15, according to Nielsen GCA, easily outpacing mainstream brands (+0.5%). Spirits continue to grow and remain the top-performing mega category, up +3.0% in dollar sales and +1.8% in volume … Continue reading →

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DSC Seeks More Spirits Outlets as Part of Penna. Budget

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council renewed its call for legislators to greatly expand the number of outlets permitted to sell spirits in Pennsylvania following the promise of future liquor reforms

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