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41st Annual Impact Marketing Seminar Program Announced

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M. Shanken Communications, Inc., New York, will host the 41st Annual Impact Marketing Seminar on Thursday, March 9 next year at The Pierre in New York City.The Seminar brings together CEOs, presidents and senior marketing executives of leading companies from … Continue reading

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Bota Box Surges Past 4-Million-Case Mark As Premium Boxed Segment Thrives

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Bota Box, the premium boxed wine that’s been an Impact “Hot Brand” for eight years running, appears headed for a ninth consecutive award amid its strong gains in 2016. With two months still left in the year, Bota Box recently … Continue reading

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News Briefs for October 25, 2016

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•10-store Dallas-area retailer Sigel’s Beverages has filed for bankruptcy, citing an influx of new competitors to its region. According to the Dallas Morning News, Sigel’s is aiming for a reorganization in which it would close five stores—scattered across Addison, Richardson … Continue reading

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Diageo weathers Thailand alcohol ban

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The president of Diageo's Greater China and Asia business has said the company expects the Thailand on-premise to remain closed for at least a further 20 days, following the death of the country's king. Read more

Portman Group chief leaves to join International Alliance for Responsible Drinking

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The chief executive of UK drinks industry watchdog the Portman Group will step down to become CEO of the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD).  Read more

Delicato Family Vineyards announces 4 millionth Bota Box

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Napa, Calif-based Delicato Family Vineyards announced that Bota Box, the eco-friendly wine producer of premium 3- and 1.5-liter bag-in-box and 500-ml Tetra Pak wines, has reached another pivotal benchmark for the family-owned winery ... Read more

FedEx Tightens Reins on Alcohol Shipments to NY

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WSD has intercepted a letter FedEx sent to several (possibly hundreds) of wineries and retailers around the country. The letter dated October 14 reminds the recipients--all of whom have sent at least one shipment of alcohol to the state of New York bet... Read more

Wine Spectator’s New York Wine Experience Concludes With Mel Dick Receiving Top Award

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  Wine Spectator’s 2016 New York Wine Experience capped off on Saturday night with industry icon Mel Dick receiving the Distinguished Service Award at the Grand Banquet. Dick has been a leading figure in the wine business for nearly six … Continue reading

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News Briefs for October 24, 2016

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•Bacardi has unveiled new packaging for its Oakheart spiced rum offshoot. Intended to further differentiate Oakheart ($15 a 750-ml.) from the core Bacardi portfolio, the updated package features a more “classic and masculine” look, with imagery depicting a barrel and … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for October 24, 2016

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•Boston Beer Co. posted a depletions decline of 6% in the first three quarters of its fiscal year, ended September 24, as decreases in its Samuel Adams, Angry Orchard and Traveler brands were only partially offset by growth for the … Continue reading

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