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Consumer Spending Rolls On Despite Their Gloomy Outlook

The Conference Board said its consumer confience index rose 0.6 point to 91.2 in June. A year ago it was at 95.2. Consumer attitudes fell are the Iran War caused oil and gas prices to spike, accelerating inflation and causing most Americans' inflation-adjusted incomes to

New: The Dalmore Aged 17 Years Launches in U.S.

The Dalmore Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky announces the U.S. launch of The Dalmore Aged 17 Years, the first new expression added to The Dalmore’s Principal Collection since 2022 and the deepest exploration of sherry maturation the collection has yet seen. For a distillery that built its reputation

Rodney Strong Target of Unionization Effort

With some workers at other wineries having seen their hours cut by as much as half and employers turn to day laborers on H-2A visas, bottling, warehouse and other production workers at Rodney Strong Vineyards are attempting to unionize. The unionization effort comes as the industry struggles with declining

Seattle Tests Easier Alc Rules for World Cup

Getting ready for the World Cup, the Washington State Legislature approved rules allowing people to roam more freely with drinks at several World Cup celebrations, rather than being confined to roped off beer gardens. It also allows restaurants to band together to provide shared, family friendly outdoor spaces without some

On-Premise Outperforms Off for Wine, Spirits: SipSource

Consumers remain willing to spend on social occasions and experiences, allowing restaurants and bars to outperform retail channels across both spirits and wine, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America's SipSource analysts say. Over the latest 12-month period, spirits on-premise volume trends outperform off-premise by 340

ATPGroup Expands Custom Glassware Capabilities with New In-House Decoration Facility

ATPGroup announced the opening of its new in-house screen-print decoration facility in Paso Robles, Calif., expanding the company's custom glassware capabilities for wineries throughout North America. For years, ATPGroup has supplied custom-decorated glassware for wineries, tasting rooms, wine clubs, and special events through a trusted

Fechtel to Sell Operating Assets to KEG 1 Missouri

Fechtel Beverage & Sales Inc., Jefferson City, Mo., agreed to sell its operating assets to KEG 1 Missouri, a St. Louis-based beverage distributor with operations in Iowa, Colorado, Texas and Kentucky. Terms weren't disclosed. Andy Fechtel, sales manager and brand specialist, said it is getting harder to