US FTC Suing to Block $25 Billion Kroger-Albertsons Supermarket Deal: The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and eight states said on Monday they are suing to block supermarket chain Kroger's $24.6 billion...
US Grocer Merger Could Mean Less Shelf Space for Wine: Two giant retailers are proposing a merger. If it goes ahead, it could have a significant impact on the American wine market...
The Important Question: Interview with DRINKS Co-Founder and CEO Zac Brandenberg
Navigating the Changing Landscape of Wine Publicity: Good wine writers look for what appeals to their audience. Who is their reader and are they strictly looking for an examination of wine quality - or...
People Spend as Much on Legal Weed as They Do on Alcohol: Consumers are reaching for cannabis nearly as often as they are for a can of beer, a new report has found...
Paul Hobbs Solidifies Position in the Sonoma Coast Acquiring Goldrock Ridge Vineyard: Winemaker Paul Hobbs has acquired the 42 acre Goldrock Ridge Vineyard, located in the northwest corner of the "true"...
Jackson Family Wines Buys Sonoma's Copaín: Jackson Family Wines is continuing its recent Pinot Noir buying spree, acquiring the Sonoma winery Copaín, it announced today...
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Kroger Drops Plan to Charge Alcohol Suppliers for Shelf Display
Kroger Co. has dropped a controversial plan to charge alcohol suppliers for how it organizes...
California’s Wine Industry Leads the Nation in Economic Benefit: The nation's multi-billion dollar wine, grape and grape product industries in the United States contribute more than $162 billion annually...
Grape Crush Report Reveals Lighter Harvest for Washington State in 2015: Washington State's wine grape harvest in 2015 totaled 222,000 tons, down 2 percent from the prior year, said a report released today...
