Constellation Brands

The largest beer companies in the U.S. continue to shift their attention toward their growing spirits-based offerings. And it’s tough to blame them, given beer’s performance so far this year.

This year’s Fourth of July celebrations promised to be the biggest yet, with the U.S. celebrating its 250th anniversary. However, the holiday appeared as a small blip in off-premise scans, according to the most recent report from market research firm NIQ.

This year’s Fourth of July temperatures were hot across most of the U.S., but bev-alc sales were a bit more tepid during the holiday, according to the latest weekly off-premise scans report from market research firm Circana.

Just as top-ranked teams are the favorites to win the FIFA World Cup each year, the top-ranked bev-alc brands appear to be the favorites for wins in the on-premise during the tournament, according to the latest update from on-premise insights firm BeerBoard.

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After a rocky end to Q1, things are looking up for Constellation Brands in Q2, CEO Nicholas Fink shared during his first earnings call with investors Wednesday morning.

After eight years in the business, Hoplark is starting fresh. The Colorado-based hop-infused beverage maker is rolling out a comprehensive visual refresh this summer aimed at solidifying its identity across categories while broadening its reach to new consumers.

The parent company of Press Premium Alcohol Seltzer has entered receivership in Milwaukee County Circuit Court, with nearly $7 million owed to Constellation Brands’ venture capital arm, the Milwaukee Business Journal reported.

After more than a year, Constellation Brands has filled its chief sales officer role. The Mexican beer importer announced today the appointment of Jack Edwards as CSO of its beer division, effective May 18.

Constellation Brands’ beer portfolio ended its fiscal year 2026 (FY26) with depletions growth in Q4 after three consecutive quarters of year-over-year (YoY) losses. That momentum and the energy of its incoming CEO have the company optimistic for growth trends moving into FY27 – cautiously optimistic.

Constellation Brands’ beer portfolio ended fiscal year 2026 (FY26) with some positive momentum for the year ahead. The company’s lineup of Mexican import brands (Modelo, Corona, Pacifico, Victoria) increased Q4 shipments (sales to wholesalers) 1.1%, while depletions (sales to retailers) increased 0.6% in the quarter, the company shared after market close Wednesday. Net sales also improved 1% year-over-year (YoY).

Constellation Brands has agreed to terms to acquire HOPWTR, expanding the beer and spirit giant’s presence in the fast-growing non-alcoholic space. The deal comes roughly five years after Constellation’s initial investment in HOPWTR in 2021 through its Venture division.

Perceived value is reality when it comes to beverage-alcohol sales in HMSHost’s more than 1,000 dining venues located in around 80 airports across the U.S., Tyler Pitman, SVP of concept development, brand partnerships and adult beverage shared earlier this month during Constellation Brands’ Gold Network Summit.

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