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ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Today the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a Michigan law that prevents out-of-state alcohol retailers from selling to Michigan consumers. In doing so, the Court reversed a district court decision in favor of an Indiana retailer seeking to sell wine to Michigan consumers, claiming the Michigan law is a violation of the dormant Commerce Clause because it treats Indiana retailers differently than Michigan retailers. However, Indiana retailers are not required to follow the same laws as Michigan retailers. NBWA President and CEO Craig Purser issued the following statement...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Today, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) released the Beer Purchasers’ Index (BPI) for March 2020. The index surveys beer distributors’ purchases across different segments and compares them to previous years. A reading greater than 50 indicates the segment is expanding, while a reading below 50 indicates the segment is contracting. Data for the March 2020 Beer Purchasers Index was collected from March 9 — 20, coinciding with the period of temporary on-premise closures and simultaneous increased off-premise volumes due to pantry stocking. After two months of...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – National Beer Wholesalers Association President & CEO Craig Purser issued the following statement today regarding the cancellation of the Legislative Conference: “NBWA has been closely monitoring the situation around COVID-19 as it relates to the NBWA Legislative Conference with the health, safety and well-being of our members top of mind. Developments over the past several days have made hosting this year’s conference a significant challenge. These include exposure and self-quarantine of members of Congress, meeting cancellations, travel restrictions, flight reductions...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Today, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) released the Beer Purchasers’ Index (BPI) for February 2020. The index surveys beer distributors’ purchases across different segments and compares them to previous years. A reading greater than 50 indicates the segment is expanding, while a reading below 50 indicates the segment is contracting. The total beer index for February 2020 rose to 64 from 61 in February 2019. Repeating January’s performance, this month is also the highest February reading ever posted during the six years of the survey. In addition, the “at-...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – National Beer Wholesalers Association President & CEO Craig Purser issued the following statement after yesterday’s hearing, “Buyer Beware: Fake and Unsafe Products on Online Marketplaces,” held by the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce: “Americans deserve to have confidence in the authenticity of their purchases. Yet, the rapid expansion of e-commerce has increased the risk of counterfeit goods entering the marketplace. “We appreciate House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. and Subcommittee on Consumer...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – National Beer Wholesalers Association President & CEO Craig Purser issued the following statement after news of today’s shooting at the Molson Coors facility in Milwaukee: “The beer business is a family, and our hearts are heavy as we mourn the tragic loss endured today by our partners Molson Coors. Words cannot sufficiently express the sadness and sorrow we feel for the victims and their families and all of our friends at Molson Coors. Please join America’s beer distributors in keeping the Molson Coors family, the Milwaukee community and all who lost a mother, father,...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Today, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) released the Beer Purchasers’ Index (BPI) for January 2020. The index surveys beer distributors’ purchases across different segments and compares them to previous years. A reading greater than 50 indicates the segment is expanding, while a reading below 50 indicates the segment is contracting. The total beer index for January 2020 rose to 66 from 55 in January 2019. This is the highest January reading ever posted during the six years of the survey. In addition, the “at-risk inventory” index for total beer index dropped...
141,000 employees nationwide, including nearly 3,000 in the Miami area, are delivering choice and high-quality beer ahead of the big game ALEXANDRIA, Va. – This weekend, Americans will celebrate the gridiron as the San Francisco 49ers take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Miami for Super Bowl LIV. To prepare, local beer distributors are working on overdrive to ensure store shelves and bar taps across the country are stocked with an unparalleled selection of beer. “This weekend, while you’re cracking open a cold one with friends and family and enjoying the big game, make sure you raise a toast to...
S.R. Perrott, Inc. Expands their Warehouse as Area Continues to Grow ORMOND BEACH, Fla. -- S.R. Perrott, Inc. a beverage distributorship with headquarters in Ormond Beach, Fla., held a ground breaking ceremony on December 4th to commemorate expanding their existing warehouse. The expansion will add an additional 40,000 square feet to their product storage and product receiving areas of their warehouse located on North US-1 in Ormond Beach. Ormond Beach Mayor Bill Partington and the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce President, Debbie Cotton were in attendance as well as a representative from...
Today, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) released the Beer Purchasers’ Index (BPI) for November 2019. The index surveys beer distributors’ purchases across different segments and compares them to previous years. A reading greater than 50 indicates the segment is expanding, while a reading below 50 indicates the segment is contracting. The total beer index retreated to 47 from the big October 2019 reading of 70. The November index also fell compared to the November 2018 reading of 48. The total beer index sits in-line with the November readings over the past three years. However...