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The following is a statement from Margie A.S. Lehrman, CEO of the American Craft Spirits Association, on the suit that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed against Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits related to illegal price discrimination:
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December 12, 2024 at 8:35 PM
The following is a statement from Margie A.S. Lehrman, CEO of the American Craft Spirits Association, on the suit that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed against Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits related to illegal price discrimination:
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Changes resulting from this suit would be a major strike against one of the most frustrating parts of how you and I buy alcohol. Or maybe nothing will change 🤷🏻♂️
The FTC on Thursday sued Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, accusing the largest alcohol distributor in the U.S. of unjustifiably charging higher prices to small businesses and limiting their ability to compete with big chains.
F.T.C. Sues Largest U.S. Alcohol Distributor for Illegal Pricing
The suit, under a long-dormant antitrust law, accuses Southern Glazer’s of charging small businesses “drastically” more than big chains.
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December 12, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Changes resulting from this suit would be a major strike against one of the most frustrating parts of how you and I buy alcohol. Or maybe nothing will change 🤷🏻♂️
What's the beverage — alcoholic or otherwise — that you most associate with the holiday season? What's the beverage you actually *crave* during the holidays?
December 12, 2024 at 5:59 PM
What's the beverage — alcoholic or otherwise — that you most associate with the holiday season? What's the beverage you actually *crave* during the holidays?
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I’ve been sober over a year now and i’ve discovered that eating a fucked up meal at 4 AM is just a genuine interest of mine
December 8, 2024 at 6:26 PM
I’ve been sober over a year now and i’ve discovered that eating a fucked up meal at 4 AM is just a genuine interest of mine
Some notable news from the drink world to start your week.
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December 9, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Some notable news from the drink world to start your week.
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they’re playing Wicked songs on the radio now
i saw them live back in 2004 before they hit it big and sold out
i saw them live back in 2004 before they hit it big and sold out
December 3, 2024 at 1:49 PM
they’re playing Wicked songs on the radio now
i saw them live back in 2004 before they hit it big and sold out
i saw them live back in 2004 before they hit it big and sold out
My take on the Svedka sale: Constellation sheds a mid-low shelf brand they can't give enough attention to. Svedka is a good pick up for Saz' — one more option for the sales guys to push to bars that want Van Winkle & BT releases. I still prefer Wheatley, though.
www.cnbc.com/2024/12/03/c...
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Constellation Brands to sell Svedka vodka to Sazerac as wine and spirits segment struggles
Constellation Brands will sell its Svedka vodka brand to alcoholic beverage company Sazerac in the coming months.
www.cnbc.com
December 3, 2024 at 5:42 PM
My take on the Svedka sale: Constellation sheds a mid-low shelf brand they can't give enough attention to. Svedka is a good pick up for Saz' — one more option for the sales guys to push to bars that want Van Winkle & BT releases. I still prefer Wheatley, though.
www.cnbc.com/2024/12/03/c...
www.cnbc.com/2024/12/03/c...
I was raising an eyebrow last week at the Stoli Group bankruptcy announcement (it's not exactly a weak portfolio or a massive over-spender), but the story is a little clearer with the context that they've been dealing with months of cyberattack management.
www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/12/cybe...
www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/12/cybe...
Cyber attack prompts Stoli Group USA bankruptcy filing - The Spirits Business
A two-month-long cyber attack on its US operations has contributed to Stoli Group’s decision to voluntarily file for bankruptcy.
www.thespiritsbusiness.com
December 2, 2024 at 2:29 PM
I was raising an eyebrow last week at the Stoli Group bankruptcy announcement (it's not exactly a weak portfolio or a massive over-spender), but the story is a little clearer with the context that they've been dealing with months of cyberattack management.
www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/12/cybe...
www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/12/cybe...
If you're keeping an eye on the health of the whiskey industry, here's a potentially significant canary. Irish distillery Waterford is in receivership. A decade ago, everyone would have agreed unequivocally that there were not enough Irish distillers. www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/11/wate...
Waterford Distillery appoints receivers to save business - The Spirits Business
Mark Reynier has confirmed his Irish whiskey distillery Waterford has called in receivers to "secure the future of the business".
www.thespiritsbusiness.com
December 1, 2024 at 5:01 PM
If you're keeping an eye on the health of the whiskey industry, here's a potentially significant canary. Irish distillery Waterford is in receivership. A decade ago, everyone would have agreed unequivocally that there were not enough Irish distillers. www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/11/wate...
It's going to be fascinating to see how this frankly bad whiskey survives without its celebrity huxter. www.cnn.com/2024/11/27/b...
Conor McGregor dropped by Proper No. Twelve, the whiskey brand he helped create | CNN Business
Conor McGregor will no longer be the face of the popular Irish whiskey brand that he helped create. Proper No. Twelve dropped McGregor after he was found liable in a sexual assault case.
www.cnn.com
November 29, 2024 at 5:41 PM
It's going to be fascinating to see how this frankly bad whiskey survives without its celebrity huxter. www.cnn.com/2024/11/27/b...
Terrible gift guide content: for the McRib lover in your life: grab a half gallon of McRib sauce starting TODAY.
"Each jug can be purchased for $19.99 by heading to www.wholelottamcribsauce.com. (Do you think they had to outbid anyone for that URL?)"
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"Each jug can be purchased for $19.99 by heading to www.wholelottamcribsauce.com. (Do you think they had to outbid anyone for that URL?)"
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Yes, You Can Now Treat Yourself to a Jug of McDonald’s McRib Sauce This Holiday Season
The Chicago-based fast food chain's massively popular McRib is set to hit menus by November 25. And now, you can get an entire half-gallon of McRib sauce to go with it, should you be so inclined.
www.foodandwine.com
November 25, 2024 at 5:59 PM
Terrible gift guide content: for the McRib lover in your life: grab a half gallon of McRib sauce starting TODAY.
"Each jug can be purchased for $19.99 by heading to www.wholelottamcribsauce.com. (Do you think they had to outbid anyone for that URL?)"
www.foodandwine.com/mcdonalds-mc...
"Each jug can be purchased for $19.99 by heading to www.wholelottamcribsauce.com. (Do you think they had to outbid anyone for that URL?)"
www.foodandwine.com/mcdonalds-mc...
Interesting bar snack story: how an alleged tater cartel is said to have fixed french fry prices:
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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‘Potato cartel’ mashed competition to raise french fry prices, lawsuits say
Several antitrust lawsuits accused top producers of conspiring to raise prices of frozen potato products, like french fries.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 25, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Interesting bar snack story: how an alleged tater cartel is said to have fixed french fry prices:
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...