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Constellation Brands Taps Ex-Diageo Beer Exec Jack Edwards to Lead Sales
After more than a year, Constellation Brands has filled its chief sales officer role. The Mexican beer importer announced today the appointment of Jack Edwards as CSO of its beer division, effective May 18.
Supply Costs, Beer Pricing and Consolidation: Bart Watson Addresses Hot Topics Ahead of State of the Industry Address
There is more anticipation for Brewers Association (BA) president and CEO Bart Watson’s annual “State of the Industry” address this year due to intentional adjustments to the Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) schedule, which now places Watson at the end of the three-day conference’s content.
CBC Week + a Blockbuster Brewery Deal
The Brewers Association’s Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) rolled into Philadelphia this week – and so did the Brewbound Podcast On Location Studio. In this episode of the Brewbound Podcast, the team shares their early reads on a week in which the vibes seem high compared to previous years. Plus, details on Firestone Walker and Duvel USA striking an agreement to acquire the Stone Brewing brand and four California taprooms from Sapporo USA.
NIQ: St. Patrick’s Boost Bev-Alc On-Premise Sales Across All Categories; Velocity +1% YoY in L12W
All beverage-alcohol categories had a stronger St. Patrick’s Day in the on-premise this year compared to 2025, according to the latest report from market research firm NIQ.
Suntory’s On The Rocks Expands Margarita Lineup
Suntory’s On The Rocks is expanding its margarita lineup as the RTD style continues to outpace other trends.
CBC Keynote Speaker Will Guidara Encourages Brewers to Evaluate & Elevate Consumer Touchpoints
Now may be the time to invest in mints or hot dogs, as sales could rise following Monday’s Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) keynote address by hospitality expert Will Guidara.
Circana Weekly Scans: Bev-Alc Dollars -1.9%; Beer Category Outperforms at -1.2%
Total beverage-alcohol off-premise dollar sales declined 1.9% year-over-year (YoY), to $1.354 billion, in the week ending April 12, according to market research firm Circana’s latest weekly report.
Stone Brewing Sold to Firestone Walker and Duvel USA
Firestone Walker and Duvel USA have inked a “definitive agreement” to acquire the Stone Brewing brand from Sapporo USA.
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Run The Jewels’ Juice Runners Lands $2M For Expansion
The ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail from Hip-Hop duo Run The Jewels has closed a $2 million seed round.
NBWA/Fintech Q1 Update: Are High Gas Prices Good For Beer?
Rising gas prices may be bad for consumers’ wallets, but increased costs and their impact on shopping habits may actually be good for the beer industry, according to National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) chief economist and VP of analytics Lester Jones.
Proposed Hemp Bev Bill Allows States To Opt Out Of November Ban
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) proposed legislation last week that would allow states to respectively determine the future of hemp-based product sales within their own borders.
Brewers Association Reimagines 2026 CBC for Post-Boom Years, Sets Stage for Mature Market
The 2026 edition of the Brewers Association’s Craft Brewers Conference (in Philadelphia (April 20-22) arrives amid turbulence for the trade association’s membership and an evolution of its marquee event. The craft brewing industry has now recorded three consecutive years of declines as craft brewers fight for relevance in a crowded total beverage marketplace.
Insider’s Week in Beer: PBR’s Curious Pickle Tradition
Now, what I’ve never seen in my decades of sitting in dive bars … is someone sticking a pickle spear into a beer. But, the folks at PABST are apparently swearing that’s a thing in the PR push for its new PBR x Grillo’s Pickle Beer collab.
Press Clips: Gambrinus/Trumer Layoffs, Ash & Elm Distro Expansion, Harpoon Bets on Boston & More
Check out news items initially reported in the Brewbound Insider Newsletter April 16-17, including headlines from Gambrinus, Numerator, Ash & Elm, Harpoon and more.