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Total Wine Names Retail Veteran Ryan Ross As CEO

U.S. retail giant Total Wine & More has appointed retail veteran Ryan Ross as chief executive officer, effective January 12. He replaces Troy Rice, who departed in August. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 23, 2025

Single Malt Scotch Brands Adapting To New Generation’s Evolving Tastes

Single malt Scotch has seen its share of challenges lately, with export volume to the U.S. falling by some 700,000 cases in 2023 and 2024. Still, the category remains front and center among prestige spirits both in the U.S. and globally, and it commands about a quarter of the total Scotch market in the U.S.

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Posted in News on December 23, 2025

Control State Spirits Volume Slips 1.6% In Year Through November

Control state spirits volume declined 1.6% in the 12 months through November, with value down 2.9%, resulting in a -1.3% price/mix. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 23, 2025

Darden’s Sales Rise 7% To $3.1 Billion In Fiscal Second Quarter

Darden Restaurants saw total sales increase 7.3% to $3.1 billion in its fiscal second quarter through November 23, propelled by a blended same-restaurant sales increase of 4.3% and sales from 30 net new restaurants. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 23, 2025

News Briefs for December 23, 2025

  • González Byass has released its annual Collection of Tío Pepe Palmas, four sherry wines meant to reflect different stages in the aging of a single Fino. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 23, 2025

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