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On-premise businesses adapt to COVID-19, plan for future

Businesses shift operations, develop strategies for eventual reopening

April 1, 2020

As bars and restaurants close their doors or move services to drive-up, pick-up or deliver-only in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the global on-premise food and beverage industry is reeling with the repercussions.

Southern Glazer’s launches online hub to navigate pandemic

Website provides resources to trade customers, hospitality industry

March 31, 2020

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Miami and Dallas, announced it has launched an online hub for trade customers, providing timely updates and important resources to help businesses in the hospitality industry navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

Drizly, BevMo! expand alcohol delivery to new California markets

Expansion of partnership accelerated amid current environment

March 31, 2020

Boston-based Drizly announced an expanded partnership with BevMo!, a West Coast specialty beverage retailer, that more than doubles the number of the chain’s locations on Drizly.

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Drug stores reformat, digitize to compete with online retailers

Wellness centers, frictionless checkout among latest strategies

Sarah Graybill

March 18, 2020

Known as the place to pick up your meds along with those “few extra things,” drug stores are now exerting extra effort to compete with online retail giants, accommodate consumers’ growing health needs and demands, and leveraging technology to enhance their offerings.

Dunkin' limits service nationwide to drive-thru, carryout

Mobile ordering being encouraged by foodservice outlet

March 17, 2020

As part of Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin's ongoing efforts to protect customers and restaurant employees in light of the COVID-19 health crisis, all U.S. restaurants are limiting service to drive-thru ordering, carryout, and delivery only. These restrictions took effect March 17.

Discount variety stores sustain modest 4 percent growth to 2019

Value-focused ALDI features easy store layout, less selection but cheaper prices

Barbara Harfmann

February 17, 2020

The discount retailer channel generated $87.4 billion in sales at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4 percent.

Alcohol brands partner with eMeals to drive online, in-store sales

BrandBuilder program showcases weekly, special occasion menu pairings

February 10, 2020

Alcohol brands including Bacardi, Jackson Family Wines and Francis Ford Coppola Winery are partnering with digital meal planning service eMeals, Birmingham, Ala., to build online and digitally influenced grocery revenues. Strategies include menu pairings that place branded wine, beer and spirits recommendations as options on the weekly eMeals shopping list.

Huron Capital's Ronnoco acquires Trident Beverage

Acquisition brings in Juice Alive, JavAlive brands to portfolio

February 10, 2020

Lower-middle-market private equity firm Huron Capital announced that its platform company Ronnoco Beverage Solutions, a manufacturer and distributor of premium quality coffee, tea and related products, has acquired Trident Beverage, a provider of high-quality beverages and dispensing products for a variety of foodservice establishments.

Infinitely recyclable aluminum cups to debut at Super Bowl

Bud Light, Ball Corp., Centerplate team up for sustainability initiative

January 21, 2020

Centerplate, Stamford, Conn.; Ball Corp., Broomfield, Colo.; and Bud Light, a brand of St. Louis-based Anheuser Busch, announced an agreement to bring Ball's infinitely recyclable aluminum cups to guests at Super Bowl LIV on Feb. 2 between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers.

Supermarkets exercise innovation to achieve freshness and quality

Grocery channels strategize to achieve optimal freshnessthrough HPP

Sarah Graybill

January 20, 2020

With fresh foods and beverages sourced from all around the United States and beyond, brands and retailers are implementing innovative solutions for achieving optimal quality.