Social Lubricants on Social Media; #Research
Social Lubricants on Social Media; #Research Source: The Cowen Insight June 23, 2016 With 500 mm active monthly users, social lubricants (drinkables, and inhalables) are popular on Instagram. Beer engagement is the highest, closely followed by marijuana and vaping (not mutually exclusive). Positive reads to top picks STZ and MNST. Social Lubricants […]
In ‘Brexit’ Vote, Britons Pick Corporate Winners and Losers
In ‘Brexit’ Vote, Britons Pick Corporate Winners and Losers Source: WSJ Robert Wall June 25, 2016 In voting to exit the European Union, Britons also picked corporate winners and losers. News of the “leave” victory has sent the British pound down 5.9% to $1.368; it earlier traded at a 31-year low of […]
‘Years of uncertainty’ for drinks trade after Brexit (Excerpt)
‘Years of uncertainty’ for drinks trade after Brexit (Excerpt) Source: The Spirits Business by Amy Hopkins 24th June, 2016 Representatives of the UK industry trade have spoken of “serious issues” that will require “urgent attention” to support producers in the wake of yesterday’s Brexit vote. Results of the UK’s referendum on its […]
VA: Despite success, change is inevitable in alcohol industry
VA: Despite success, change is inevitable in alcohol industry The Daily Progress By Allison Wrabel June 23, 2016 As the alcohol industry in Central Virginia continues to grow, inevitable changes also are happening. In Albemarle County, a series of roundtable discussions were hosted as part of its farm winery, brewery and distillery events […]
W.Va. Municipalities Skip County Referendum to Get Earlier Sunday Alcohol Sales
W.Va. Municipalities Skip County Referendum to Get Earlier Sunday Alcohol Sales WV Public Broadcasting By Liz Mccormick June 24, 2016 It’s been a little more than three months since the state Legislature’s Regular Session came to a close, but there’s one bill that passed that’s still on a lot of people’s minds. That bill […]
IL: Businesses Serving Alcohol In Several Illinois Counties Must Complete New Server, Seller Training
IL: Businesses Serving Alcohol In Several Illinois Counties Must Complete New Server, Seller TrainingNorthern Public Radio By Katie Finlon June 23, 2016 Restaurants within a few northern Illinois counties will have to complete a new alcohol training program by July 1. That deadline is mandated by the state in a law that was created […]
CO: Colorado’s full strength beer bill battle still brewing
CO: Colorado’s full strength beer bill battle still brewing Coloradoan By Nick Coltrain June 23, 2016 Liquor stores aren’t quite jumping for joy over a compromise bill to phase in the sale of full-strength beer and wine at grocery and convenience stores, but backers of an initiative to completely open up the sales aren’t […]
Australia: New online refresher training for NSW liquor and gaming workers
Australia: New online refresher training for NSW liquor and gaming workers Hospitality Magazine By Madeline Woolway June 24, 2016 The state’s 400,000 liquor and gaming workers can now renew their competency cards and undertake refresher training online, as part of a new NSW Liquor & Gaming initiative. Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) training […]
Party bus with 33 teens, alcohol and drugs stopped by police in Marin County
Party bus with 33 teens, alcohol and drugs stopped by police in Marin County The Mercury News By Gary Klien, Marin Independent Journal June 23, 2016 SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A bus driver was arrested in Larkspur after police stopped him driving an alleged party shuttle carrying 33 Marin teenagers and a supply of […]
Brewery uses booze to predict the EU referendum outcome
Brewery uses booze to predict the EU referendum outcome Reveal By Paisley Gilmour June 22, 2016 Tomorrow (June 23), Brits will vote in what will prove to be one of the most important referendums of our lives. It’s become such a hot topic, that even our most loved celebs are joining the EU […]