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Consumer

Stoli’s US Bankruptcy is Just the Latest Sign of Hard Times for Spirits

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Stoli Group USA, the maker of the eponymous vodka, had bankruptcy protection to be thankful for during last week’s holiday.

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Industries

The Hot Trend for Americans Cutting Back on Alcohol, If Only a Little

Functional beverages — drinks producers tout as having health benefits because they have been infused with bioactive compounds.

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Consumer

Boston Beer Co. May Be Swallowed by Japanese Whiskey Giant

The brewer is reportedly in early talks to sell to Japan’s Suntory, which owns American spirits brands Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark.

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Consumer

Beer Sales Propel Constellation Brands to Strong Quarter

The company’s flagship Modelo brand continues as top dog after surpassing Bud Light in sales last year.

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Consumer

Anheuser-Busch Employees Are Pushing Back on Huge Marketing Spend

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Workers that could strike as early as Thursday would like to see the company put more of its cash toward their wages.

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Industries

Welcome to Oktoberfest, Where Recessions Don’t Exist

Despite widespread monetary rain clouds pushing up the cost of beer and food, drinkers are showing up in record numbers to Oktoberfest.

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Consumer

Is the Restaurant Industry at the End of an Era?

Across-the-board inflation — including food costs, labor costs, and real estate costs — is pummeling restaurants. Can the industry survive?

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Media & Entertainment

2024: The Year Legacy Media Gave Up on Cable

In 2024, legacy media giants like Disney and NBCUniversal finally had enough with cable — and started making their own off-ramps.

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Media & Entertainment

2024: The Year YouTube Became TV

YouTube may have started off as a platform for small screens, but now it’s increasingly dominating the living room TV.

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