Dept. Adult Bev

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  1. Trends & External Forces

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.
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  1. Department: 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.
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  1. Shopper & Customer

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.
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  1. Stores & Formats

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 […]
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  1. Department: 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 […]
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  1. Corporate Purpose

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 […]
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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 […]
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  1. 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 […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

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 […]
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  1. Partnerships & Alt Profit

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 […]
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  1. Partnerships & Alt Profit

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 […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

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 […]
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  1. Corporate Strategy

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.
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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 […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

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 […]
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  1. Holiday & Events

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 […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

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.
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  1. Retail Ecosystem

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 […]
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  1. 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 […]
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🧐 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 […]
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  1. 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.
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  1. 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.
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  1. 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 […]
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  1. 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.
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