Giant-Carlisle Expands Wine Shoppe Presence
Following the success of its earlier forays into wine retail in its home state of Pennsylvania, Giant Food Stores, LLC has opened its second in-store Allegro Vineyards Wine Shoppe.The wine store opened Feb. 14...
Texas considers allowing liquor stores to sell on Sunday
Texas State Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa and State Representative Veronica Gonzales have filed a bill that would allow liquor sales from noon to 9 p.m. on Sundays.
Read the full story at ValleyCentral.com.
Groups Partner to Drive Hardcore Offenders Through DWI Courts
The Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) and the National Center for DWI Courts (NCDC)launch national campaign to help eradicate drunk driving.
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at wswa.org.
Cecchetti Wine Company & Racke USA Form New Global Wine Company
Cecchetti Racke committed to building quality, high profile brands in the U.S.
PRESIDENTIAL BARREL OF JACK DANIEL’S WHISKEY
Company commemorates the Inuaguration of President Obama.
Australian Wine Industry Suffers Setbacks
Australia shipped 11 percent less wine by volume and 18 percent less by value in 2008, delivering the first setback in 15 years, according to government marketing agency the Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation.
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at CNBC.com.
Big Brewers Spur Advertising With Media Stars
Anheuser-Busch InBev and Heineken USA are upping the ante in new advertising campaigns, featuring talk show host Conan O'Brien and actor John Turturro, respectively.
Read the full storyat The New York Times.
Alcohol Taxes Could Be Going Up
State lawmakers across the country are considering tax hike legislation on wine, beer and spirits in order to help alleviate daunting budget deficits.
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at Wall Street Journal.
New Michigan Wine Shipping Ban Hurting Retailers
Michigan's latest attempt to respond to adverse court rulings-in this case a new law making it illegal for retailers to ship wine to anyone in the state-is making business difficult for many beverage alcohol retailers.
Read the full story at Crain's Detroit Business.
