Category Archives: Wine

Export Group Urges Delay in USMCA, Other Rules to Combat Virus

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

American Association of Exporters & Importers, of which National Association of Beverage Importers is a member, urged President Trump to provide “immediate

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NY Liquor Stores ‘Essential’ and Can Stay Open

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Bars and restaurants as well as all food and beverage stores (including liquor stores) are essential retail businesses, the Empire State Development agency said.

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Penna. Gov. Closes All PLCB State Stores . . .

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

He had already closed all stores and licensee service centers in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties.  Now all PLCB operations statewide are being closed, including

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. . . While NY Says Bars, Restaurants Can Sell Bev/Al to Go During Shutdown

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

In contrast to Pennsylvania, New York State’s governor said the State Liquor Authority will allow bars, restaurants and wineries to sell their products for off-premise

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Bar and Restaurant Closings Galore

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

That was fast.  Only a couple of hours after we warned you in an Extra yesterday afternoon to expect bar and restaurant closings as a way to fight the novel Coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention recommended for … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 Won’t Impact Long Term Demand

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

‘This is a short term demand shock. Consumers will buy less wine for a short time because there is a reduction in the number of occasions; canceled sporting events, conventions,

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