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Amarula to Kick Off New Campaign on World Elephant Day

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Amarula will kick off its new campaign, “Don’t Let Them Disappear,” by hosting “The Disappearing Elephant” in the heart of New York City. It will be a life-size ice sculpture of an elephant, which will melt and

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  Southern Glazer’s, Breakthru, White Rock, Pio Imports to Pay $9 Million in PLCB Corruption Scheme

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Four vendors to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board have entered non-prosecution agreements with the government requiring the payment of over $9 million in monetary penalties for their involvement in previously providing things of value to officials at the PLCB. Southern … Continue reading →

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With Whiteclay Liquor Stores Closed, Buyers Move to Nearby Towns

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Nebraska Liquor Control Board says some towns near the Pine Ridge Reservation have seen liquor sales more than triple, since beer sales were ended in Whiteclay, Neb. Whiteclay merchants had been criticized for

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Preuss Adds 3 Absinthes to Portfolio

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Preiss Imports, Ramona, Calif., added La Fee Absinthe Parisienne, La Fee Absinthe Blanche, and La Fee NV Absinthe Verte to their portfolio of unique international spirits. La Fee’s Managing Director & Owner, George Rowley, is credited with the world-wide modern

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Hennessy Sponsors International Champions Cup

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Hennessy Cognac is sponsoring the International Champions Cup (ICC), a pre-season soccer tournament that brings the world’s best clubs to the United States.

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Marie Brizard U.S. Sales Post Single-Digit Rise

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Marie Brizard’s reconfigured route-to-market has begun to show positive results in the U.S., the company said.  Sobiesky shipments are up in the second quarter compared to a year earlier, and on-hand inventory levels have fallen. The company noted that Sobiesky … Continue reading →

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