More than 50 Indonesians dead in April from bootleg liquor
More than 50 Indonesians dead in April from bootleg liquor Source: ABC News April 10, 2018 More than 50 people have died in little more than a week after drinking bootleg liquor in western Indonesia, including in the capital, Jakarta, officials said Monday. In the latest incident, 20 people died between Thursday […]
CDC: One-in-six adults binge drink weekly
CDC: One-in-six adults binge drink weekly Source: Mass Live April 9, 2018 Some 37 million U.S. adults binge drink about once a week, consuming an average of seven drinks per binge, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The American Journal of Preventative Medicine study is being called a “first-of-its-kind.” […]
Off-Premise Beer Sales Up 1.5 Percent Through March, Says IRI Worldwide
Off-Premise Beer Sales Up 1.5 Percent Through March, Says IRI Worldwide Source: https://www.brewbound.com/ Chris Furnari Apr. 6, 2018 The latest snapshot of beer category health is out. Market research firm IRI Worldwide, which tracks category-wide sales trends at off-premise retailers, reported yesterday that dollar sales of beer at multi-outlet and convenience stores […]
OH: Ohio puts focus on distracted driving
OH: Ohio puts focus on distracted driving Record-Courier By R-C Staff Report April 4, 2018 Local law enforcement and departments around the state are focused on distracted driving this month — whether it’s texting while driving or driving while under the influence of drugs and alcohol. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and multiple Portage […]
Consumers Crave More Drink Flights
Consumers Crave More Drink Flights Source: Wine & Spirits Daily April 6, 2018 85% of consumers decide what type of alcoholic beverage they’re going to drink after they get to the bar or restaurant, according to Next Level Marketing’s annual consumer survey. Once there, they tend to base their decision on: 1) […]
RE-THINK RETAIL: THE STORE MUST DO MORE – AHEAD OF THE CURVE
RE-THINK RETAIL: THE STORE MUST DO MORE – AHEAD OF THE CURVE Source: Cowen April 6, 2018 THE COWEN INSIGHT How To “Breakthrough” In The New World Of Retail? Profound shifts in customer expectations are forcing retail business models to innovate and change or risk long-term failure. Stores are vital to retail; however, […]
NE: Nebraska legislators reach tentative compromise on regulation of BYOB clubs
NE: Nebraska legislators reach tentative compromise on regulation of BYOB clubs World-Herald Bureau By Paul Hammel April 4, 2018 LINCOLN — State lawmakers reached a tentative compromise Tuesday that would bring some state regulation to currently unregulated bottle clubs, like the strip clubs operated by Omaha businessman Shane Harrington. But under the amendment, Harrington’s “bring your […]
NC: Gov. Roy Cooper Proclaims April as Alcohol Awareness Month in NC
NC: Gov. Roy Cooper Proclaims April as Alcohol Awareness Month in NC State leads effort to combat underage drinking News Release NC ABC Commission March 29, 2018 RALEIGH: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed April as Alcohol Awareness Month, urging parents to talk with their kids about the dangers of alcohol. Research shows that […]
AK: Mistake invalidates ban on distilleries serving cocktails
AK: Mistake invalidates ban on distilleries serving cocktails Daily News-Miner April 5, 2018 JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Members of the Alaska Alcohol Beverage Control Board have been told that their January vote forbidding distilleries from serving alcoholic mixed drinks is invalid. The vote has been deemed invalid due to a mistake made by a board […]
Searching for most appropriate genetic factors that contribute to alcohol sensitivity
Searching for most appropriate genetic factors that contribute to alcohol sensitivity News, Medical and Life Sciences April 5, 2018 Download PDF Copy Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a complex trait, both in its causes and characteristics. Individuals’ sensitivity to alcohol can predict their risk of adverse alcohol outcomes like AUD. Further, AUD runs in families, reflecting […]