Statement from American Beverage Licensees on Passage of the Music Modernization Act by the House Judiciary Committee APRIL 12, 2018 – BETHESDA, MD – The passage of the Music Modernization Act (MMA) (H.R. 5447) by the House Judiciary Committee on April 11 sets a meaningful bipartisan precedent and is a step in the right…
Source: http://www.nwitimes.com/ Joseph S. Pete Apr 3, 2018 Illinois revoked the liquor license of a south suburban nightclub and suspended a liquor store’s license for bootlegging booze from Indiana. Historically, bootlegging involved Tommy gun-wielding gangsters like Al Capone delivering bathtub gin and other ill-gotten spirits to underground speakeasies. But authorities say it continues…
Chris Furnari Apr. 4, 2018 at 4:36 PM In an effort to capture a growing contingent of consumers who are drinking both beer and spirits during a night out, Anheuser-Busch and Beam Suntory have inked a multi-faceted cross-merchandising program and collaborative brewing project. As part of the partnership, the two companies, via their flagship Budweiser…
Some Texas officials are calling for for new legislation or permitting requirements for “digital-based companies” to head off what some view as a burgeoning public safety issue – the delivery of alcohol to underage drinkers. Source: https://www.mystatesman.com/ By Bob Sechler March 30, 2018 Highlights Underage drinkers using app-based delivery services saw more success…
Illinois News Network Mar 25, 2018 steve52 | Shutterstock.com As automakers and technology companies work to develop self-driving vehicles, the adult-beverage industry is keeping a close eye on their progress. Dan Clausner, executive director of the Illinois Licensed Beverage Association, said he has been following the development of self-driving vehicles for several years. He said…
By Greg Bishop | Illinois News Network Mar 20, 2018 Illinois Retail Merchants Association President and CEO Rob KarrGreg Bishop | Illinois News Network The state’s retailers are coming out strong against a measure at the statehouse they say could mean confidential business information ends up in the hands of competitors. State Rep. Chris Welch,…
Sixteen Beverage Retailers Honored at ABL Annual Meeting Brown-Forman Retailers of the Year Recognized for Their Continued Commitment to the Beverage Alcohol Industry March 23, 2018 – Bethesda, MD – As part of ABL’s 16th Annual Meeting at Harrah’s New Orleans Hotel & Casino in New Orleans, Louisiana, sixteen beverage retailers from across the…
ABL Honors 16 Beverage Retailers at Annual Meeting Brown-Forman Retailers of the Year Recognized for Their Continued Commitment to the Beverage Alcohol Industry March 23, 2018 – Bethesda, MD – As part of ABL’s 16th Annual Meeting at Harrah’s New Orleans Hotel & Casino in New Orleans, Louisiana, sixteen beverage retailers from across the United…
March 22, 2018 – Bethesda, MD – American Beverage Licensees (ABL) recognized Mark Brown, President & CEO of Sazerac Company, with the 2018 ABL Top Shelf Award at the association’s recent Honors Gala. The Gala took place on March 12 as part of ABL’s 16th Annual Meeting at Harrah’s New Orleans Hotel & Casino in…
2018 ABL Annual Meeting a Success Beverage Retailers from Across the Country Join ABL in New Orleans for Association’s 16th Annual Meeting March 19, 2018 – Bethesda, MD – Beverage retailers and their hospitality industry partners from across the country joined together in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 11-13 for American Beverage Licensees’ (ABL)…