Pennsylvania Legislators to Adjust Liquor License for Casinos
The state of Pennsylvania has offered casinos the option to buy a $1 million license in order to sell liquor between the hours of 2 to 6 AM. Legislators were expecting casinos to opt in, as they had planned on it generating $12 million that would go to filling a...
Brown-Forman is its Own Distributor Abroad
The American-owned Brown-Forman Corporation plans to launch its own distribution company in Spain. The transition will take full effect in July of 2017 and is ultimately intended to elevate the Jack Daniel’s portfolio in the market. Brown-Forman has already...
Initiative to Privatize Liquor in Utah
A ballot initiative to privatize liquor sales is now being considered in Utah. Senator Jim Dabakis is the man who will be leading the charge against the control state’s current set up. While he hopes to begin campaigning and fundraising soon, “a ballot initiative...
Control State Results for June 2016 Released
Control state results show a common trend of growth in several ways for the month of June. 9-L spirits case sales increased by 10.0%, rolling 12 month volume was up by 3.3%, and shelf dollars growth improved by 12.4%. The growth was partially attributed to the...
Wine Refrigeration Regulations Passed by the Department of Energy
On July 15, a new law on wine refrigeration was passed. The Department of Energy’s ruling will require “manufacturers to test the energy efficiency of refrigerators used for wine.” Under the rule, wine will be classified under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act...
New Alcohol Laws in Kentucky
Alcohol regulations have been loosened in the state of the Kentucky this year. Senate Bill 11, which took effect this past Friday, is tailored so alcohol can help support the local economy and increase traffic from out of state. Changes made range from licensing, to...
Market Insight: Rise of Non-Alcoholic Beer
A trend that is expected to gain traction in the near future is the presence of low and non-alcoholic beer in the US market. While the concept was first introduced as far back as the 1980s, it never took wind. Now serving a much more health conscious consumer,...
Niche Wine Distributor Finds Its Place in the Market
Phenix Wine Distributors, an employee owned company, has launched in California with a specialized approach to wine sales. While Phenix boasts an experienced team (the former management team of Epic Wines) and already has numerous brands in their portfolio, it is...
Legal Framework Development in Massachusetts
Alcohol regulations in the state of Massachusetts will soon be up for review. Deborah Goldberg, the Treasurer of the state, is leading the charge by forming a task force of suppliers, wholesalers, retailers, and lawyers to come up with revisions that will benefit the...