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Spirits Sales Strengthen in Control States in June

Control states posted solid gains in June, benefiting from additional selling days across several markets, National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association reports. Spirits sales strengthened, with 9-liter volume increasing 4.8% and sales rising 3.2%, resulting in a -1.6% price mix. Overall, control states experienced six additional selling days during the month, including two more selling days in Michigan and one additional selling day each in Alabama, Montana, North Carolina, and Utah. Despite

rederick Wildman & Sons Named U.S. Importer of Natterjack Irish Whiskey

Natterjack Irish Whiskey announced a long-term strategic partnership with Frederick Wildman & Sons as its exclusive U.,S. importer. Natterjack is an award-winning Irish whiskey brand known for its distinctive fusion of Irish whiskey-making and American Oak maturation. Inspired by the belief that Irish whiskey could be reimagined for a new generation of consumers, Natterjack has built a distinctive position within the category by combining traditional triple-distilled Irish whiskey with a bold

25 States Sue Trump Over Sec. 301 Tariffs, Say They Are a Sham

A 25-state coalition sued the Trump Administration, challenging its decision to impose tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on 60 trading partners it accused of failing to prevent goods made with forced labor form entering the U.S. The plaintiffs say the levies were imposed under the “guise of combating forced labor in global trade” and should be ruled unlawful, with refunds made to the states. “The Tariff Action is arbitrary, capricious, and contrary to law,” the suit says, adding that “the Administration

Union Accuses Diageo of 'Steam-Rolling' Job Cuts

Ahead of Diageo CEO Dave Lewis's presentation at the company's Capital Markets Day, GMB Scotland, one of the biggest in the drinks sector, has accused Diageo of being "intent on steam-rolling through job losses to a plan that has already been decided. “The absolute refusal to engage with our members’ concerns is a morally bankrupt betrayal of a skilled, experienced and committed workforce,” Lesley-Anne Macaskill, GMB Scotland organiser in the Highlands and Islands, said: “We detailed a number

Stetson, Inventors of the Cowboy Hat, Debuts Its Own Bourbon

Stetson, America's most iconic Western brand, launched Stetson Bourbon. Backed by a legacy of Western heritage, quality, and craftsmanship, Stetson Bourbon is a super-premium, high-rye proprietary blend distilled and bottled in Bardstown, Ky. The Story: After a three-year journey of sourcing and tasting, Stetson found the perfect blending partner in Kentucky Master Blender Dan Callaway. Together, they developed a bourbon that reflects the uncompromising standards expected of a spirit worthy of

If Workday Loses This Lawsuit, Will Your Firm Risk Discrimination Charges?

A lawsuit filed in federal court alleges that Workday, the dominant human resources platform, uses artificial tools that discriminate against job applicants on the basis of race, sex or age. The suit, Mobley v. Workday, is being argued in he U.S. District Court in Northern California. The theory of the case is explained in an amended complaint: "Defendant’s discriminatory conduct arises from its policy and practice of using automated, algorithm-driven systems—in lieu of individualized human re

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