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ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- National Beer Wholesalers Association President & CEO Craig Purser issued the following statement on the violent actions at the U.S. Capitol today: "Today’s unlawful assault on the U.S Capitol and the nation’s democracy jars our sense of security and order. These violent actions run directly counter to America's history of the peaceful transfer of power and undermine our Constitution. Having worked on Capitol Hill and having been involved in the political process for more than 30 years, I am heartbroken. This attack on our Capitol, a beacon of our democracy and our...
Distributors Against Human Trafficking aims to educate America’s more than 140,000 beer distribution employees about how to identify, report signs of human trafficking ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) announced during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month that the Distributors Against Human Trafficking initiative has trained 6,000 beer distribution employees to safely spot and report the signs of human trafficking. NBWA is well on its way to reaching its goal of training 10,000 employees by the end of 2021. “When we began the Distributors...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Today, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) released the Beer Purchasers' Index (BPI) for December 2020. After dramatic changes in beer purchasing throughout the year, the December data shows a more moderate reading. The total Beer Purchasers' Index for December 2020 is at 64, only a few points above December 2019 at 61. The “at-risk inventory" (inventory at risk of going out of code in the next 30 days) measure continues to remain relatively low among all the segments, with total beer at 29 compared to 52 in December 2019. NBWA Chief Economist Lester Jones...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – On Dec. 5, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA), the leading voice for America’s 3,000 independent beer distributors, will commemorate the 87th anniversary of the passing of the 21st Amendment, which repealed Prohibition and laid the foundation for today’s successful system of state-based alcohol regulation. In celebration of this historic milestone, NBWA President and CEO Craig Purser issued the following statement: “We raise a glass to celebrate the ratification of the 21st Amendment, which repealed the Prohibition of alcohol 87 years ago. “The passage of the...
ALEXANDRIA, Va . – Today, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) released the Beer Purchasers' Index (BPI) for October 2020, and the data shows early signs of settling back to normal. The Total Beer Purchasers' Index for October 2020 rose to 76 from 70 for October 2019. The "at-risk inventory” index for total beer (inventory at risk of going out-of-code in the next 30 days) continues to record all-time low readings at 21 for October 2020 compared to 46 in October 2019. NBWA Chief Economist Lester Jones explained, "While still significantly higher, the gap between October 2020 and...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – This week during its 83rd Annual Convention and Product Showcase, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) presented its Life Service Award to the 142,000 hardworking people who make up America’s beer distribution industry. The Life Service Award is NBWA’s highest honor given to beer distributors who have dedicated a lifetime of service to the industry, their community and fellow distributors. “This year our industry has been tested like never before,” said Michael Schilleci, former NBWA Chairman and Supreme Beverage Company President , when presenting the award. “We...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) closed out the 83rd Annual Convention and Product Showcase today with the transition of the Chairmanship from Brian Gelner to Patrick Blach, President of Blach Distributing Company in Elko, Nev. The final day of the virtual Convention also featured insights from beer and spirits industry leaders, who shared perspectives on the current state of the industry and what the future may hold in a post-COVID economy, and advice from a battle-tested leader on leading during a crisis. “Pat has committed much of his professional career...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Today, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) kicked off its 83rd Annual Convention and Product Showcase. For the first time ever, the Convention is bringing beer distributors, industry pioneers and innovative exhibitors together through a virtual platform. “It’s great to be here with all of you in the virtual world as we celebrate yet another year of this outstanding industry,” said Craig Purser, NBWA President and CEO . “As I have said, there is nothing traditional about 2020, but one thing that never changes is our industry’s strength when we work together.”...
ALEXANDRIA, Va . – Today, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) released the Beer Purchasers’ Index (BPI) for September 2020 as beer distributors nationwide continue to grapple with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The total BPI for September 2020 rose to 80 from 54 for September 2019. Meanwhile, the “at-risk inventory” index for total beer (inventory at risk of going out-of-code in the next 30 days) has recorded another all-time low reading at 18 for September 2020 from 48 in September 2019. NBWA Chief Economist Lester Jones explained, “This month’s reading remains...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA), the nation’s leading advocate for America’s 3,000 independent beer distributors, announced that it will host its 83rd Annual Convention and Product Showcase virtually, October 5-6, 2020. Press registration for the virtual event is now open. NBWA will welcome CEOs of some of the world’s most recognized brands, including Michel Doukeris, CEO of Anheuser-Busch, and Mark Brown, President and CEO of Sazerac Company, Inc., who will discuss the current state of the beverage alcohol industry. The dynamic speaker line-up will also...