Dollar sales of private label wine in all U.S. outlets jumped 9.1 percent to $52.2 million for the 52 weeks ending June 18, versus the same period in 2022, according to new data from Circana. Unit sales grew 8 percent for the same period. Store brand spirits are another strong segment, with dollar sales up […]
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Posted inAlbertsons, Beverage News, Online Grocery Technology, West
Safeway, Albertsons Uncork Vine & Cellar Wine Delivery
Safeway and Albertsons have introduced Vine & Cellar, a collection of curated wines available online with home delivery in one to three business days. Offered only in California, Vine & Cellar features an expanded assortment of wine varietals and global wine regions selected by Curtis Mann, master of wine and group VP of alcohol for […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, National
Partake Brewing Showcases Refreshed Visual Identity, Packaging
Toronto-based Partake Brewing has introduced a new packaging design demonstrating a visual storytelling that the company hopes appeals to today’s multi-faceted, modern drinker who “partakes in it all.” Ted Fleming, founder and CEO, said in a statement, “We launched this refreshed brand identity to better reflect our personality and tell our brand story. “Simply put, […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Beverage News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Expands House Brand With Sparkling Water
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers has introduced sparkling spring water to its house brand. The water is available in two sizes: 16-ounce and 25.3-ounce. Sustainability, quality and community are considerations in every Natural Grocers branded product, including this new variety of spring water. “The new Sparkling Spring Water is from the same trusted supplier that has […]
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Richard’s Rainwater Rolls Out Refreshed Look
As part of a brand refresh that the company hopes will “reinvigorate its purpose,” Austin, Texas-based Richard’s Rainwater has unveiled new packaging that features a rainbow, an element of the water cycle. According to the company, the rainbow represents the “vibrancy and vitality that comes from a renewed rainstorm and symbolizes the optimism Richard’s Rainwater […]
Posted inSustainability News, Beverage News, Southwest
Texas Nonprofit Adds Panhandle Pure As Clean Water Mission Partner
Hope Springs Water, a nonprofit based in Athens, Texas, announced it is expanding its bottled water into three more states via a partnership with Amarillo, Texas-based Panhandle Pure. The Shelby Report of the Southwest’s Jan Meade caught up with Amanda Bennett, Hope Springs Water’s director of development and administration, to learn the history of the company […]
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BuzzBallz Founder Reflects On Success Of Her Business
Reflecting on BuzzBallz, LLC/Southern Champion’s rise to one of the country’s leading ready-to-drink cocktail brands, CEO/founder Merrilee Kick said she learned that “you had to build it yourself.” Thirteen years after building a company from “nothing to something,” Kick is being honored as one of Shelby Publishing’s 2023 Southwest Women of Influence. Kick left her […]
Posted inAnniversary Issues, Beverage News, Center Store, West
Large, Varied Liquor Selection Boosts Traffic With Popular Sales
Harry Cherkesyan has been with Super King Markets for 17 years. He is the director of center store, which includes liquor, dry groceries and mixed nuts. Cherkesyan worked for Jon’s Markets for 16 years before starting at Super King. He said he had decided it was time to see what else was out there. While […]