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National Mask Mandate Could Save 5% of GDP: Economists

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Texas bar owners opposing Gov. Greg Abbott’s order closing them are understandably unhappy.  But an analysis by Goldman Sachs concludes that a national mandate requiring all Americans to wear face masks could prevent a 5% drop in gross domestic product. … Continue reading →

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Control States Case Sales Eased in May

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Control States spirits case sales fell 1% from the like year-earlier period, National Alcohol Beverage Control Association said. Alabama  was up 8.2%),  as did Idaho (14.8%), Mississippi (14.6%), North Carolina (12.3%), New Hampshire (25.0%), Ohio (9.3%), Oregon (7.3%), Virginia (9.1%), … Continue reading →

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Off-Prem Sales Up 21.% in Year; Beer/Cider/FMBs Grow Faster Than Wine

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The latest year-over-year growth rate for total off-premise alcohol dollar sales within Nielsen measured channels is +21.2%, Nielsen said. Spirits again led growth, up 25.1% (but down from 30.5% in the prior week). Wine was +20.1% (down from +24% a week … Continue reading →

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USTR Proposes Additional Retaliatory Tariffs on EU Spirits

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The U.S. Trade Representative is proposing additional retaliatory tariffs on EU spirits, including Scotch Whisky, Irish Whiskey, other Whiskeys and Grape Brandy (from all EU members), vodka and gin from the UK, Germany, France and Spain and liqueurs and cordials … Continue reading →

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WSWA Sets Webinar on Getting Craft Brands to Market

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America  will host a webinar Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 1:00 pm EST, Getting Craft Brands to Market. The webinar, hosted by WSWA President & CEO Michelle Korsmo, will engage a panel of craft spirit … Continue reading →

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Aperture Estate Opens Tasting Room

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Aperture Cellars, the  Sonoma Bordeaux-focused label founded by winemaker Jesse Katz, said it will open the Aperture Estate on July 9. Aperture Estate’s buildings showcase dramatic angles and clean lines, while the 4,000 square ft. hospitality center places an important … Continue reading →

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