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December 2015
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Bottles Fine Wine Is Redefining Retail
The store in in Providence, Rhode Island, emphasizes customer service and staff education.
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Craft Brewery Taprooms Drive Growth
On-site on-premise operations bring in additional revenue and brand building opportunities for craft brewers.
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For Cognac, China’s Loss Is America’s Gain
With Asian sales in retreat, Cognac volume is rising in the United States.
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Argentina Has Malbec And More
Argentina’s star varietal is now a household name, paving the way for other wines from the country to shine.
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New Retail Outlets In Missouri, California And North Carolina
A former package store gets new life in Kansas City, a Dean & DeLuca vet opens a Napa Valley tasting room and shop, and the Triangle scores an everyday wine boutique.
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Imported Vodka Remains An Influential Spirit
After a decade of tremendous growth, the category holds its own amid challenging trends.
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