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How Bar Louie Bounced Back
by: Melissa Dowling
Things were not looking great for Bar Louie in early 2020. The gastropub chain had in January closed 38 of its 134 locations, filed for Chapter …
Announcing Our 2025 Alcohol Industry 40 Under 40
by: Kyle Swartz
Following our inaugural 40 Under 40 in the beverage alcohol industry in 2024, we recognize a new group of young leaders in 2025. These 40 individuals …
10 Wicked Good Cocktails
by: Melissa Dowling
The highly anticipated movie based on the popular play Wicked hits theaters on Nov. 22, and mixologists are just as excited as the fans. Bartenders and …
What’s Driving U.S. Beer Sales in 2024?
by: Krystina Skibo
Beer sales have been less than desirable as of late, to put it mildly. The U.S. beer industry’s volume consumption decreased 4.4% in 2023 to 2.68 …
Alcohol’s Growing Diversity Movement
by: Kyle Swartz
The beverage alcohol industry has made considerable strides in recent years in improving and highlighting diversity and inclusion. Many successful brands, businesses and entrepreneurs have contributed …
The BevX Awards Deadline Approaches: Enter Now
by: Melissa Dowling
Have you submitted your 2024 BevX Award yet? If not, act now — the deadline is coming up! The BevX Awards celebrate full-service chain restaurants for …
Frozen Drinks for 2024
by: Melissa Dowling
The heat is definitely on this summer, and guests are craving cold drinks — the colder the better. Spiff up your beverage menu with a few …
Rum Trends in 2024
by: Kyle Swartz
Is there a better deal in premium spirits right now than rum? Bourbon’s popularity has led to price spikes across that category, while tequila’s recent rise …
The 2024 RTD Growth Brands Awards — Canned Cocktails Thriving
by: Krystina Skibo
The thirst for ready-to-drink beverages has expanded significantly over the past few years. So much so that Fortune Business Insights projects that the global RTD beverages …
The 2024 Wine Growth Brands Awards — What’s Driving sales
by: Melissa Dowling
Coming off three straight years of rapid growth during and after the pandemic, sales in the beverage alcohol industry cooled significantly in 2023. With a few …
