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IRI Worldwide: US Beer Sales Exceed $34 Billion in 2017

IRI Worldwide: US Beer Sales Exceed $34 Billion in 2017

U.S. beer volume sales were roughly flat in 2017, according to retail data provider IRI Worldwide. The market research firm, which tracks category-wide sales trends at off-premise retailers, reported that total U.S. beer dollar sales topped $34 billion in the firm’s multi-outlet and convenience (MULC) universe of stores (grocery, drug, club, dollar, mass-merchandiser and military).

Nickel Brook Brewing to Release 2018 Café Del Bastardo

Nickel Brook announced today that it’s highly-anticipated Café Del Bastardo will be launching at its Bottle Shop and forthcoming online store on January 27, with limited release to LCBO stores and licensees starting January 29.

SLG Launches KegFleet for Keg Leasing

SLG (Satellite Logistics Group), a leading beverage industry supply chain management solution, is proud to announce their latest service offering – KegFleet. 

Heineken Looks to Grow US Sales of Red Stripe Following Investment

Since HEINEKEN® acquired a controlling stake of Red Stripe Beer in 2015 and returned production back to the brand’s Jamaican homeland in 2016, the company has embarked on an aggressive 10 year investment plan dedicated to building Red Stripe’s position as a truly global brand.