Department: 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: 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: Beverage THC-Infused Sparkling Water Brand Climbing Kites Goes to Georgia as Part of Partnership with Creature Comforts Founder The next phase of Creature Comforts co-founder Chris Herron’s career is building an intoxicating hemp business in the South via a partnership with Climbing Kites, a Iowa-headquartered THC-infused sparkling water producer. Brewbound October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. BeveragePartnershipsCannabis 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Aldi’s Growing Food Industry Influence Aldi’s Fan Favorites list has become a vital barometer for both the grocery industry and consumer trends. Why? Because the selections reflect emerging shopper preferences, and Aldi’s ability to act quickly on consumer feedback is a blueprint for others. Aldi fans voted to bring back Huntington Home Swedish Dish Cloths, but more importantly, this […] Grocerant Guru October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 3 min read Regional GroceryAldiShoppersRestaurantsData & InsightsDept. GroceryConsumersOwned Brands (Private Label)Brick and MortarDept. FreshMarketing: Social MediaTrader JoesESG and CSR7-Eleven & SpeedwaySustainabilityDept. OTCThick DataDept. PerimeterInclusivityStrategyTrends: ConsumerDept. BeverageDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedTechnology & InnovationDivestituresMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPackagingPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodTrends: Marketing 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Starbucks invests in two innovation farms to help climate-proof its coffee The coffee giant buys 3% of the world’s coffee supply, which has been pressured in recent years due to extreme weather. CNBC October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageRestaurantsTechnology & InnovationWeather 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: 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: 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: Beverage 500 Starbucks Locations Have Voted to Unionize. What Does That Mean for the Coffee Giant? Starbucks continues negotiations with the workers. RetailWire October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 < 1 min read RestaurantsDept. BeverageAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: 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: 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: 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: 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: Beverage Strategic Partnerships: The Key to Growth for Local Food Retailers Consumers are dynamic not static, in the dynamic landscape of food retailing, strategic partnerships have emerged as a critical driver of growth, particularly for regional and local food retailers. Steven Johnson the Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, believes that these collaborations allow brands to leverage the strengths of established platforms to […] Grocerant Guru October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 4 min read PartnershipsConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsFood DeliveryDept. PerimeterDept. BakeryDeliveryDoorDashMarketing: Social MediaShoppersInstacartDept. BeverageTechnology & InnovationDept. FreshOperations & Supply ChainPackagingGrubhubUbereatsMeta (Facebook)TwitterInsight ProvidersCOVID19RestaurantsPricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsPostmates ESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: 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: Beverage McDonald’s: The Brand America Loves to Visit McDonald’s has been a cornerstone of American fast-food culture, and its popularity shows no signs of slowing down. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® and the team at Tacoma, based Foodservice Solutions® wants you to know you are not the only one that visits McDonalds. In fact, nearly 87% of U.S. households visited the chain at […] Grocerant Guru September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 4 min read RestaurantsConsumersData & InsightsShoppersDept. GroceryMarketing: Social MediaInsight ProvidersDeliveryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTwitterMeta (Facebook)Technology & InnovationDept. FreshMarketing: BrandInternational - North AmericaESG and CSRTrends: ConsumerDept. BeverageMarketing: TradeStore LocationCOVID19Operations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: 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: Beverage Starbucks News Roundup: National Starbucks Day, CEO’s Plans This roundup of Starbucks explains what Starbucks did for National Starbucks Day, National Coffee Day, and the CEO’s new plans. RetailWire September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 < 1 min read RestaurantsExecutivesDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: 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: 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: 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: Beverage National Coffee Day Has Tons of Caffeinated Specials National Coffee Day is Sept. 29, 2024. RetailWire September 28, 2024September 28, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: 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: 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: 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: Beverage Food Product Pricing and Climate Sustainability at Restaurants, Convenience Stores, and Grocery Stores Consumers are focusing in on two powerful forces that are reshaping the food industry: climate sustainability and product pricing. Restaurants, convenience stores, and grocery stores are keenly aware of these shifts as they adapt to meet the purchasing preferences of the largest and most socially conscious generations—Gen Z and Millennials according to Steven Johnson […] Grocerant Guru September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 5 min read SustainabilityConsumersDept. GroceryRestaurantsBrick and MortarData & InsightsWhole FoodsESG and CSRThick Data7-Eleven & SpeedwayShoppersPackagingTrader JoesInternationalMarketing: ShopperMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTrends: Food and BeverageDept. BeverageStrategyAssociatesHealth & WellnessMarketing: BrandPartnershipsDept. Natural / OrganicPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Captain Morgan partners with Pepsi Max Captain Morgan has announced a new partnership with Pepsi Max to launch Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold mixed with Pepsi Max, a new ready-to-drink (RTD) alcoholic beverage. The new Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold premix cans will have an ABV of 5%, and will be… This story continues at Captain Morgan partners with Pepsi Max […] Talking Retail September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCoPartnershipsDept. BeverageDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage RTDs Market Overview OPUS Spring 2024 – Report by CGA A similar proportion of consumers drink hard seltzers and RTDs, with 15% consuming hard seltzers and 17% ordering RTDs. Brewbound September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevConsumersDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Salt Life retail stores to close in bankruptcy [[{“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Delta Apparel Inc., parent company of the Salt Life active apparel brand, was sold through a court sanctioned bankruptcy auction to brand management entity Iconix International and Hilco for $38.74 million on Sept. 16. The purchase includes the Salt Life […] RetailDive September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 2 min read BankruptcyDept. ApparelOperations & Supply ChainBrick and MortarResults & InvestmentExecutivesInternationalConsumersDept. Adult BevDept. BeverageInternational - North AmericaMarketing: BrandRestaurantsDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage JFK Retail Revamp to Bring Flavors and Feel of NYC to Terminal 6 JFK Millennium Partners (JMP) will work with Avolta company retailers Dufry and Hudson to operate duty-free, travel and specialty retail stores in more than 28,000 square feet of space in the new state-of-the-art Terminal 6 at JFK Airport, scheduled to open in early 2026. Products, food and beverage sourced from local New York City businesses […] Retail TouchPoints September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 2 min read AssociatesDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaDept. GroceryHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicDept. HBCBrick and MortarDept. FreshDept. ApparelPredictions and ForecastsNestleTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Tilray Rolling Out Hemp-Derived Delta-9 THC Beverages Next Month Tilray Brands will launch several hemp-derived Delta-9 THC beverages in “key markets across the U.S.” starting in October, the company announced today. The Canadian cannabis firm has formed a new business unit, Tilray Alternative Beverages, for its Delta-9 beverage portfolio, which includes mocktails, seltzers and sparkling drinks made with hemp extracts. Brewbound September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageCannabisInternational - North AmericaDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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