This AI basics article sets the foundation for what organizations need to understand about AI. NABCA’s Margaret Barchine connected with Brown–Forman’s Amit Parulekar for a question & answer (Q & A) session about AI in the beverage alcohol space. Click here for the news release.
Total Control States spirits sales 9L volume grew by +4.5% compared to July of last year leading to a +4.3% $Vol growth with a negative -0.2% price mix.
ARLINGTON, VA (March 28, 2024)—Kathie Durbin, director Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS), was voted incoming chair-elect to the NABCA Board of Directors.
Total Control States spirits sales 9L volume decreased by -5.8% compared to September last year and -3.5% in $Vol showing a resultant +2.3% price mix.
Total Control States spirits sales 9L volume grew by +3.2% over August last year and +4.9% in $Vol showing a resultant +1.7% price mix.
The rolling 12-month 9L volume results improved at +0.8% and +3.7% in $Vol.
Total Control States spirits sales 9L volume increased by +2.3% over June last years and +4.9% in $Vol showing a resultant +2.6% price mix. The rolling 12-month 9L volume results remain positive at +0.5% and +3.4% in $Vol.
ARLINGTON, VA (July1 11, 2023)-- With more than 40 employees and an 86-year history as an integral player in the beverage alcohol marketplace among industry trade organizations, the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA) recently became certified as a Great Place To Work®.
With day one completed, about 250 attendees enjoyed 12 remaining sessions on day two of the conference. Summaries of some of the sessions are below.
Listing/Delisting Reviewed
Mark Mills, Republic National Distributing Company, moderated this session, providing a background of his expertise in category management and specializing in control systems. He explained that the listing and delisting procedures directly affect the consumer to create the proper product assortment, which impact the consumer’s shopping experience and in turn can help grow sales.
Known for its industrial past and numerous bridges, Pittsburgh, PA, was the site for the NABCA 28th Annual Administrator’s Conference. NABCA President and CEO Neal Insley welcomed attendees to this year’s event. Board Chairman Tim Holden, who is also chairman of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, extended a warm greeting from Governor Tom Wolf. Holden also provided opening remarks that included facts about the city’s numerous brides, that it was the site of the whisky rebellion and listed several celebrities that were born in the city. The names dropped included Gene Kelly, Michael Keaton, Arnold Palmer and Joe Namath.
During November nine-liter control states spirits case sales grew 4.0% over same period sales last year, a modest growth rate opposite a weak comp(2.8%) but propped up by calendar anomalies.