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3×3 Insights Aims to ‘Shine Light’ on Independent Retail Data

3×3 Insights Aims to ‘Shine Light’ on Independent Retail Data

While widely known market research firms IRI Worldwide and Nielsen have been able to accurately track large volumes passing through major grocery, convenience, and chain retailers, information from upwards of 50,000 off-premise independent retail accounts has been more difficult to access. Those days could be coming to an end, if 3×3 Insights, an upstart New York-based retail analytics company, which launched earlier this year and is backed by the founder of Priceline.com, is able to successfully scale.

Anheuser-Busch’s ZX Ventures Acquires UK-Based Spirits Company

Anheuser-Busch’s ZX Ventures Acquires UK-Based Spirits Company

In recent years, Anheuser-Busch InBev’s “global growth and innovation team” ZX Ventures has invested in at least nine international breweries, and now the company is pushing into spirits. ZX Ventures today announced the acquisition of Atom Group, a United Kingdom-based spirits, eCommerce and import business. Specific financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Bear Republic Releases Racer 500 IPA

In partnership with Craftroads Beverage, Bear Republic Brewing Company has released Racer 500 within the state of Indiana.

Anheuser-Busch Announces U.S. 2025 Sustainability Goals

Today, Anheuser-Busch launched its U.S. 2025 Sustainability Goals, focused on four key areas: renewable electricity and carbon reduction, water stewardship, smart agriculture, and circular packaging.

YCH HOPS CFO Announces Resignation

YCH HOPS (Yakima Chief – Hopunion) has announced that Chief Financial Officer Scott Eschbach has resigned from his position with the company for personal reasons.

Drizly Expands Into 6 New Florida Markets

Drizly, the first and largest alcohol e-commerce marketplace, brings a revolutionary way to shop for adult beverages to tens of thousands of additional Floridians, starting today.

Portland Brewing Unveils Brand Refresh

Portland Brewing Company unveils a brand refresh that takes their trailblazing beers to a whole new level. As industry pioneers and one of the first craft breweries in the Rose City, Portland Brewing’s new packaging and beer line up celebrates the city and the heart of craft brewing.

Deschutes Reworks Plans for Virginia Brewery

Deschutes Reworks Plans for Virginia Brewery

Two years after announcing plans to build a $95 million secondary brewing facility in Roanoke, Virginia, Oregon’s Deschutes Brewery has hit the pause button. The company, which was set to purchase 49 acres of land by May 1, is in the process of renegotiating an incentive package in order to maintain “flexibility” on the timeline, size and scope of the project, Deschutes CEO Michael LaLonde told Brewbound.

Pyramid Brewing Introduces Outburst Berry Tart IPA

Pyramid Brewing Co. today announced its all-new, year-round addition to the Outburst family of beers with Berry Tart IPA. This pioneering IPA provides an exciting enhancement to Pyramid’s traditional brewing by incorporating berry fruits into craft beer.

Incendiary Brewing to Open in North Carolina

Wake Forest Innovation Quarter and Wexford Science & Technology announced today the addition of Incendiary Brewing Co., a locally owned brewery and taproom as the newest tenant in Bailey Power Plant. Incendiary will occupy approximately 6,200 square feet on the first floor of Bailey Power Plant, including a 2,000-sq. ft. taproom to showcase an impressive line of IPAs, barrel-aged beers and adjunct/spiced beers to go along with several classic styles.