Category: Awards
BevX 2021: BJ’s Embraces Takeout
by: Maura Keller
Bars and restaurants throughout the U.S. grappled with their ability to meet the takeout and outdoor dining needs of their clientele at the height of pandemic …
BevX 2021: How Red Robin Sparks Joy On- And Off-premise
Red Robin prides itself on classic American beverages with a twist, says Arielle Shine, the casual dining chain’s category and innovation manager. “Our overarching brand positioning …
BevX 2021: Virgin Voyages Makes Waves On The Beverage Front
by: Melissa Dowling
Virgin Voyages aims to disrupt the cruise line industry by offering a land-based, inspired beverage experience at sea. While its inaugural sail has been postponed several …
Deadline Approaching: Enter 2021 The BevX Awards!
by: Melissa Dowling
As on-premise operators get back up to speed and contend with the new realities of business, we have extended the deadline for entries in the 2021 …
Video: The 2021 Growth Brands Awards Winners and Trends
by: Melissa Dowling
Each year our Growth Brands Awards recognize the top products and suppliers in the beverage alcohol business. The Summer issue of Cheers highlights the fastest-growing and top-selling spirits and wine brands. Our Fall issue …
The 2021 Wine Growth Brands Awards Winners
by: Melissa Dowling
The 2021 Wine Growth Brands Awards from Cheers magazine celebrate the fastest-growing and top-selling wine brands from the past year. These were bottles that attracted the most consumer …
Video: The Best Beer Brands of 2020
by: Melissa Dowling
What were the top beer brands and trends from this past year? In this video, editors Kyle Swartz and Melissa Dowling, along with Beverage Information Group …
Brew The Right Thing: The 2020 Beer Growth Brands
by: Melissa Dowling
While beer sales have seen a lift this year due to consumers stocking up, the category has faced significant challenges as more consumers turn to spirits, …
Q&A: Why Heineken Zero’s A Hero
by: Melissa Dowling
Non-alcoholic beer Heineken 0.0, which launched in January 2019, won a Growth Brands award this year for being a Top Sales Driver. We caught up with …
How Ruffino and Grand Marnier Became Hall of Fame Brands
by: Melissa Dowling
Our 2020 Growth Brands Awards recognize the fastest-growing wine and spirits in America. In our last issue we highlighted the many winners across multiple categories. Now, we zero in on a select …
