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Bob Selby, CEO of Massachusetts-based Kappy’s Fine Wine & Spirits was named the 2021 Retailer of the Year at the MARKET WATCH Leader Awards dinner in New York on September 30. This was the 38th year for this prestigious event that recognizes the most progressive wine & spirits merchants in... Read More

This holiday season, Heineken is spreading cheer over holiday beers by offering consumers a chance to win a lifetime supply of Heineken beer. Beginning Oct 1, the on- and off-premise Scan-to-Win consumer engagement promotion featured on eye-catching POS, encourages consumers to purchase a Heineken Original and register for their chance... Read More

Truck driving is one of America’s most essential and demanding jobs. Martignetti Companies joins the nation in recognizing and thanking America’s 3.6 million professional men and women who travel more than 421 billion miles a year and safely transport and deliver seventy percent of all goods in the United States.... Read More

Dos Equis’ Autumn program this year invites consumers to add Dos to their Halloween and Dia de los Muertos traditions. Beginning October 1 and running through October 31 and November 2 respectively, Dos Equis is the perfect treat to make spooky and spirited Autumn beer drinking occasions a success. “Imports... Read More

Cumberland Farms indicated on Tuesday, August 3, that it does not plan to revive its push for alcohol licensing changes via a 2022 ballot question and will instead direct its attention toward supporting legislation on Beacon Hill. One day ahead of the deadline to file initiative petitions with the attorney... Read More

Martignetti Companies announced that Michael Martignetti, a fourth-generation family member, has been appointed Senior Vice President, Wine for all Martignetti divisions, effective October 1, 2021. Martignetti succeeds Chris Conrad, who will transition to his new role as President, Sales and Marketing on this date. Prior to joining Martignetti, Michael gained... Read More

BROCKMANS, THE ‘PROPERLY IMPROPER GIN’, IS STIRRED BUT NEVER SHAKEN BY NEW AD CAMPAIGN Brockmans Gin is launching a bold new communications campaign as part of a £3million global marketing spend. Brockmans Gin launched in 2008 with a completely new gin taste experience brought about by blending several unconventional botanicals... Read More

Martignetti Companies announced today that Chris Conrad has been appointed President of Sales and Marketing, effective October 1, 2021. Conrad most recently served as Senior Vice President, Wine, at the Company. He will succeed Mark Fisher who previously announced his retirement. Conrad began his career in the beverage alcohol industry... Read More

The Massachusetts Senate is moving forward with legislation that would extend a series of pandemic-era rules into next year and beyond, including letting restaurants sell to-go cocktails until March 2022, an initiative the industry pushed hard to retain amid opposition from liquor stores. In addition, the legislation would allow cities... Read More

Dos Equis is launching Dos Equis Ranch Water Hard Seltzer, the latest innovation to join the popular Mexican Import portfolio, inspired by the flavors of the classic West Texas drink: tequila, sparkling mineral water, and lime. Dos Equis Ranch Water is a hard seltzer with country soul, carefully crafted for... Read More