Court OKs Approvals For Booze Sales At Pa. Gas Stations

Court OKs Approvals For Booze Sales At Pa. Gas Stations   Source: Law360 By Matt Fair July 31, 2015   The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court issued a pair of precedential rulings on Friday rejecting arguments that the state’s liquor control board had improperly allowed Sheetz Inc. and Acme Markets Inc. to sell alcohol at locations that […]

NH: Liquor Commission Supports Campaign to Build Homes for Injured Vets

NH: Liquor Commission Supports Campaign to Build Homes for Injured Vets State org partnered with Fabrizia Spirits, Southern Wine & Spirits to raise $11K for Homes for Our Troops.   Concord Patch By Tony Schinella (Patch Staff) August 6, 2015 The New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) partnered with Fabrizia Spirits and Southern Wine & Spirits […]

FL: Gun shop wants to serve alcohol near shooting range

FL: Gun shop wants to serve alcohol near shooting range   Lancaster Online By Alejandro Rios, Community Engagement Specialist August 6, 2015 A Florida business owner is a step closer to getting the approval he needs to combine his gun store with an indoor shooting range and restaurant that serves alcoholic beverages. Volusia County commissioners […]

One In Seven Drink More Alcohol Than Water

One In Seven Drink More Alcohol Than Water   The Spirits Business By Annie Hayes August 7, 2015 UNITED KINGDOM – A new study has revealed that on average one in seven adults in the UK choose to drink alcohol over water.   15% of the 1,000 adults surveyed admit they drink more alcohol than […]

Millions of Americans admit to drunk driving, CDC finds

Millions of Americans admit to drunk driving, CDC finds   CBS News By E.J. Mundell, Healthday August 6, 2015   A new study finds that close to 2 percent of American adults — about 4.2 million people — admitted to driving while intoxicated at least once over the prior month.   The study, based on […]

MADD Texas Warns Parents: Early Alcohol Use Undermines Academic Success

MADD Texas Warns Parents: Early Alcohol Use Undermines Academic Success   PRNewswire August 6, 2015 AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — With the new school year about to begin, Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is warning Texas parents about the potential harm alcohol can have on their children’s academic success. More specifically, research has […]

Alcohol Makers Trying to Work Around Distributors to Reach Consumers Directly

Alcohol Makers Trying to Work Around Distributors to Reach Consumers Directly /BY JOIN TOGETHER STAFF August 6th, 2015 At least 22 states considered bills this year that would allow alcohol makers to circumvent alcohol distributors and allow them to sell their products directly to consumers, Timereports. Alcohol distribution, a $135 billion industry, is defending itself against efforts […]

Report: Restaurant traffic improves in July as sales remain positive

Report: Restaurant traffic improves in July as sales remain positive   Same-store sales grow 1.6 percent while traffic improves   Source: NRN Aug 6, 2015   The third quarter started on a positive note for the restaurant industry as July results represent the 13th consecutive month of positive comparable store sales. Same-store sales growth of […]

To Cut Down on College Drinking, Involve the Surrounding Community

To Cut Down on College Drinking, Involve the Surrounding Community   BY CELIA VIMONT August 5th, 2015   To Cut Down on College Drinking, Involve the Surrounding Community- Join Together News Service from the Partnership for Drug-Free KidsColleges can reduce excessive drinking and intoxication at off-campus parties, as well as nearby bars and restaurants, with […]