
December 2015


Bottles Fine Wine Is Redefining Retail
The store in in Providence, Rhode Island, emphasizes customer service and staff education.

Craft Brewery Taprooms Drive Growth
On-site on-premise operations bring in additional revenue and brand building opportunities for craft brewers.

For Cognac, China’s Loss Is America’s Gain
With Asian sales in retreat, Cognac volume is rising in the United States.

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.

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.

Imported Vodka Remains An Influential Spirit
After a decade of tremendous growth, the category holds its own amid challenging trends.
