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Beer Purchasers Index

NBWA Purchasers' Index Steady in October

National Beer Wholesalers Association said its Beer Purchasers' Index remained just slightly below the benchmark of 50 for the third month in a row. The At-Risk inventory comes in at an even 50. The October results show increased ordering trends for six out of seven segments, led by

NBWA Beer Purchasers' Index Flat in September

The way things have been for beer lately, this qualifies as good news: The September data for the National Beer Wholesalers Association's Beer Purchasers Index did not change significantly from August, as the BPI stayed in place below the (50) benchmark at 45 while the At-Risk Inventory

Imported Beer Orders Surge; Craft Upward?

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.

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

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