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Beer Purchasers Index

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Imported Beer Orders Surge; Craft Upward?

The National Beer Wholesalers Association’s Beer Purchasers’ Index continued to paint a gloomy overall picture, but orders for imported beers surged sharply and a 14-point year-over-year swing for craft suggested the segment may have bottom out and should see higher levels of ordering in the future. Here’s how

NBWA Beer Purchasers Index Strengthens

Beer sales are improving. The June Beer Purchasers Index, produced by the National Beer Wholesalers Association, rose to 54 while the At Risk Inventory remains slightly above the benchmark (50) at 51. NBWA noted that the current BPI of 54 is below the survey average of 60 for June during

Beer Purchasers Index Advances

We're beginning to notice an ever-so-slight increase in beer sales, and the latest Beer Purchasers Index from the National Beer Wholesalers Association suggests the increases might continue. The May Beer Purchasers' Index (BPI) rose above the benchmark (50) to 52 while the At Risk Inventory (ARI) measure

Beer Purchasers' Index Points to More Predictable Order Levels

The March National Beer Wholesalers Association's Beer Purchasers Index eased a bit, but NBWA said that was good news, signaled a continued shift towards a more predictable environment for the beer industry in 2023, NBWA said.. While the March BPI/ARI ratio of 50/51 represents a slight

For 1st Time in 10 Months, Beer Purchasers Index Turns Positive

The National Beer Wholesalers Association Beer Purchasers Index has shifted toward a more positive outlook for the beer industry. It’s been ten months since the industry has seen an above-50 BPI and a below-50 ARI (at-risk inventory). For most of 2022, beer distributors were cautious with respect to their

Beer Purchasers Index 'Very Pessimistic' in December

Not only did the entire country set a new low-temperature record in December, but the National Beer Wholesalers Association's Beer Purchasers' Index also recorded its lowest index reading. The December BPI shows a reading of 30, and the "at-risk" inventory index of 51 marks a