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Joel Whitaker

Joel Whitaker

31 May 2026
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Can the World Cup Help the U.S. Beer Industry Kick Its Slump?

Bars and stores are uncertain if the soccer tournament will boost beer sales. Still, the maker of Budweiser and Michelob Ultra is going all in. (New York Times)

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