Department: Adult Beverage Jack’s Abby Parent Company to Acquire Night Shift Brewing; Hendler Family Brewing Targets 100,000 Barrels in 2025 Jack’s Abby and Hendler Family Brewing Company (HFB) are adding another Massachusetts brewery to their portfolio. HFB has agreed to purchase Everett, Massachusetts-based Night Shift Brewing. Financial details were not disclosed. Brewbound October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsAcquisitionResults & InvestmentDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage Crowns & Hops Steps Away from Circle of Crowns Beverage Group and Inglewood Taproom; Focused on Supporting Distribution Growth Crowns & Hops has stepped away from the Circle of Crowns Beverage Group (CCBG), the strategic alliance that was formed earlier this year with fellow California-based and Black-owned beverage brand Full Circle Brewing, as well as the latter’s sibling brands Speakeasy Ales and Lagers and Sonoma Cider. Brewbound October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageOperations & Supply ChainDept. Adult BevInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage Consumers’ Alcohol Spending Away From Home Increases; On-Premise Channel Still Evolving Consumer spending on food and beverages away from home continues to account for the majority of food and beverage costs, National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) chief economist and VP of analytics Lester Jones said during the trade organization’s Annual Convention last week in San Diego. Brewbound October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 < 1 min read ConsumersDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevDept. GroceryData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage James Hall to start selling Clarkson’s beer and cider in its Spar stores Spar stores in the north of England are to start selling a range of beers and cider made from raw materials produced on Jeremy Clarkson’s farm. Spars operated by James Hall & Co have launched three products this week: Hawkstone Premium Lager, Hawkstone Pils and… This story continues at James Hall to start selling Clarkson’s […] Talking Retail October 7, 2024October 7, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageDept. Adult BevBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage Carling announced as Official Beer of the Scottish Professional Football League Molson Coors has announced a new partnership that sees Carling unveiled as the Official Beer of the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL). The partnership will run until at least the end of Season 2026/27 and will see the Carling brand represented at league matches and… This story continues at Carling announced as Official Beer of […] Talking Retail October 7, 2024October 7, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevDept. BeverageCPG: Adult BeveragePartnershipsPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage NBWA Board Chair Rebecca Maisel: ‘Let’s Go Back to Basics’ Gulf Distributing SVP Rebecca Maisel made a rallying cry for beer distributors to get energized and invest in their businesses during her first speech as National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) chair on Tuesday at the trade group’s annual gathering. Brewbound October 6, 2024October 6, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageDept. Adult BevExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage A Round With … Vine Street’s Kemet Coleman Vine Street Brewing Co. is Missouri’s first Black-owned brewery and part of the revitalization effort in Kansas City’s 18th and Vine Jazz District. In the latest edition of Brewbound’s A Round With, Vine Street co-founder Kemet Coleman shares why being a part of that turnaround effort was important and how the brewery is working through […] Brewbound October 5, 2024October 5, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage Brewbound Podcast: Wrapping Up the 2024 NBWA Annual Convention The 87th Annual NBWA Annual Convention wrapped up earlier this week, and the Brewbound team recaps the themes of this year’s event. Jess, Zoe and Justin break down the buzzy topics, including a push to support the on-premise channel (especially draft beer), the growing presence of intoxicating hemp beverages and how those products should get […] Brewbound October 5, 2024October 5, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevPodcastsDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage Racing driver Harry Rice fronts Kestrel Beer Kestrel Beer has announced the signing of GT4 Aston Martin racing driver Harry Rice as its newest brand ambassador. This partnership marks the latest step in Kestrel Beer’s continued involvement in the motorsport world, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to grassroots motorsport and its growing influence… This story continues at Racing driver Harry Rice fronts Kestrel […] Talking Retail October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevDept. BeveragePartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage Constellation Q2 Beer Shipments +7.6%, Depletions +6.4%; Softened Trends ‘Purely a Near-Term Issue’ Constellation Brands unveiled today the Q2 financials that showed slowing growth, which led to the company lowering its fiscal year 2025 (FY25) guidance last month. Brewbound October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageDept. Adult BevPredictions and ForecastsCPG: Adult Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage Grocers tap into alcohol sales with standalone liquor stores Standalone stores allow retailers to get around state liquor sale restrictions and can provide them with a new opportunity for growth, experts say. Grocery Dive October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage Abbot Ale announces giveaways for relaxing at home Abbot Ale has launched the chance for consumers to win 100s of prizes that aim to enhance moments of relaxation at home when they buy selected can packs of the premium ale. Customers who purchase either a four or 10 can pack from their local… This story continues at Abbot Ale announces giveaways for relaxing […] Talking Retail October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 < 1 min read ConsumersDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage Carling’s limited-edition Emirates FA cup-inspired cans return Carling has announced the return of its limited-edition FA Cup-themed cans to celebrate its partnership with the Emirates FA Cup. Carling is again backing the Emirates FA Cup for the 2024/25 season. The brand will also sponsor talkSPORT’s Emirates FA Cup and UEFA Nations League… This story continues at Carling’s limited-edition Emirates FA cup-inspired cans […] Talking Retail October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 < 1 min read PartnershipsDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage Nisa launches ‘Mega Deals’ campaign Nisa has launched a significant beers, wines and spirits (BWS) promotional campaign, offering retailers market-leading deals. The new ‘Mega Deals’ campaign is designed to help Nisa partners capitalise on the crucial festive trading period by providing them with the best prices on popular products. The… This story continues at Nisa launches ‘Mega Deals’ campaign Or […] Talking Retail October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 < 1 min read PartnershipsDept. BeverageDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage Jägermeister push to bolster convenience store sales Jägermeister is tailoring its sales strategy to place an increased focus on the convenience channel. The new approach, which includes the distribution of 8,000 brand new point of sale (POS) kits to the most profitable SKUs (including fractional PMPs) aims to empower convenience stores across… This story continues at Jägermeister push to bolster convenience store […] Talking Retail October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 < 1 min read StrategyOperations & Supply ChainDept. Adult BevBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage Heineken USA CEO: Challenges Stacking Up From Tech to Online Gambling, Chipping Away at Revenues Heineken USA CEO Maggie Timoney laid out several contributing factors that she sees chipping away at the beer category during a fireside chat on Day 2 of the National Beer Wholesalers Association’s (NBWA) Annual Convention in San Diego. Brewbound October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 < 1 min read ExecutivesTechnology & InnovationDept. BeverageDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage Van loads of illegal products seized from Notting Hill shop Van loads of illegal alcohol, tobacco and vapes have been seized from a premises in Notting Hill Gate, as part of a licensing and trading standards operation. Kensington and Chelsea Council’s enforcement teams and Met Police visited the unlicenced premises in Notting Hill and found… This story continues at Van loads of illegal products seized […] Talking Retail October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage New Belgium, Athletic & Pabst Leaders On Reversing Beer Category Trends, Connecting with Younger LDA Consumers An industry-wide effort is needed to reverse soft beer category trends, elevate the category and appeal to young legal-drinking-age (LDA) consumers, leaders from New Belgium, Pabst Brewing and Athletic Brewing shared during a discussion with consultant Amy Jo Martin as part of the general session of the National Beer Wholesaler Association (NBWA) Annual Convention in […] Brewbound October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 < 1 min read ConsumersDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage Distributors and Wholesalers Join One-to-One Meetings at Brewbound Live 2024 This December 11 + 12, Brewbound Live is offering One-to-One meetings with top industry leaders including retailers, distributors, and wholesalers. Joining Whole Foods and ExtraMile Convenience will be Reyes Beverage Group and Breakthru Beverage. Brewbound October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevDept. BeverageWhole Foods 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage Heineken UK unveils Halloween campaign Heineken UK is offering retailers a suite of suitably ‘spooky’ Halloween POS materials which invite shoppers to ‘Meet the Chillers’. Halloween presents a significant opportunity for retailers to drive sales, and in previous years, sales of beer and cider reached £127m in the total off… This story continues at Heineken UK unveils Halloween campaign Or […] Talking Retail October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsInternational - UKDept. Adult BevShoppersDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage NBWA CEO: Beers Needs ‘Durability’ When ‘There Are New Rules to the Game’ For both the beer industry and the larger political and social environment, “there are new rules to the game,” National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) president and CEO Craig Purser said in his opening remarks of the trade group’s Annual Convention in San Diego. Brewbound October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageDept. Adult BevExecutivesSustainabilityGovernmentESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage Costcutter re-opens to queues around the block after £1m development A Costcutter in Kent has re-opened after a £1m rebuild and refurbishment that added more services and a Bargain Booze to the enlarged store. Nish Patel’s family has run the shop for 16 years, first as an independent and for the past four years as… This story continues at Costcutter re-opens to queues around the […] Talking Retail September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 < 1 min read RecommerceDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage CGA: On-Premise Sales Velocity +14% YoY Through September 21 While the majority of the beer category has been unable to find year-over-year (YoY) growth in off-premise in recent scans, the on-premise is looking more positive and could provide more growth opportunities for the category. Brewbound September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage Minimum alcohol price increases again in Scotland The minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol in Scotland increased today (30 September) from 50p to 65p, putting a 700ml bottle of spirits up to at least £18.20. That price increase means a customer in a store north of the border could pay several pounds… This story continues at Minimum alcohol price increases again in […] Talking Retail September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevShoppersDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage 🧐 INSIDER’S Week in Beer: New England ♥️ IPA, who knew? Ah, this just in – New England loves IPA! OK, did we really need to interrupt my GIF searching for that? 🙄 That’s like telling me Justin keeps free beer in his basement fridge (see ya around 5 p.m. boss – don’t worry, I’ll let myself in). But yes, it seems the Northeast region is […] Brewbound September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage Circana: Constellation Leads Beer Category Dollar Share Gains Constellation Brands is the beer category’s largest dollar share gainer for the first two-thirds of the year, according to market research firm Circana. Brewbound September 29, 2024September 29, 2024 < 1 min read Insight ProvidersDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevTechnology & InnovationCPG: Adult Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage Brewbound Podcast: Convention Prep With NBWA President Craig Purser Craig Purser, president and CEO of the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA), joins the Brewbound Podcast to preview highlights of the trade group’s upcoming 87th annual convention and product showcase, taking place September 29-October 2 in San Diego. Brewbound September 28, 2024September 28, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevPodcastsExecutivesDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage Brewbound Podcast: BREW Making Moves Preview With NBWA COO Kim McKinnish Kimberly McKinnish, SVP and chief operating officer of the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA), joins the Brewbound Podcast to preview Making Moves 2024, taking place October 1-2 in San Diego immediately following the NBWA’s 87th annual convention. Brewbound September 28, 2024September 28, 2024 < 1 min read ExecutivesDept. Adult BevPodcastsDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage Greene King secures awards for new brews Greene King Brewery has announced multiple wins at the International Beer Challenge this year. Greene King has secured four medals at the global awards, including the top scoring trophy award for the Best Can Design for Level Head Session IPA. The legendary beer was one… This story continues at Greene King secures awards for new […] Talking Retail September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevDept. BeverageInternational 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage A Mid-Year Pulse Check on Bev-Alc Trends with California’s Breakthru Beverage and Stone Distributing With the National Beer Wholesalers Association’s 87th Annual Convention and Product Showcase kicking off next week (September 29 to October 2), Brewbound checked in with a pair of California distributors on the trends they’re seeing in their respective markets. Brewbound September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage Ranked: The Fastest Shrinking Jobs in the U.S. (2023-2033F) See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Occupations With the Most Projected Job Cuts This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. As the economy shifts, the employment landscape changes. […] Written by Visual Capitalist September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage US Government Accuses Visa of Being an Illegal Monopoly The Department of Justice alleges Visa has an excessive stranglehold on debit card transactions. Written by RetailWire September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage Adobe Predicts 8.4% Growth in Online Holiday Sales, Driven by Discounting Adobe expects U.S. online sales to hit a record $240.8 billion this holiday shopping season (covering the period from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31), representing 8.4% growth year-over-year. Shopping on mobile devices also is expected to hit a new milestone, growing 12.8% YoY to contribute a record $128.1 billion, which would represent a 53.2% share of online spend this season […] Written by Retail TouchPoints September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage Future of Marketing: Part One Today, we’re kicking off a special two-part series answering your questions about all things marketing. Scott puts on his professor hat and answers your questions surrounding common marketing misconceptions, the power of community-driven marketing, and what the future holds for the industry. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Buy “The […] Written by The Prof G Show September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Adult Beverage Charted: Maxed-Out Credit Cards by Generation See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Credit Card Utilization By Generation This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. In the first quarter of 2024, the nationwide aggregate credit card […] Written by Visual Capitalist September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked