Control state spirits shelf dollar growth was down 0.6% during March while trending at 5.9% during the past twelve months. Montana(6.5%), New Hampshire(13.4%), and West Virginia(6.3%) reported growth rates exceeding their twelve-month trends.
During February nine-liter control states spirits case sales grew 4.7% over same period sales last year.
During January nine-liter control states spirits case sales grew 10.9% over same period sales last year.
END-OF-YEAR 2018 RESULTS
During 2018 nine-liter case spirits sales in the control states grew at 2.8%, up from 2017’s 2.5% and mirroring 2016’s 2.8%. Shelf Dollars grew at 5.8%, improving upon 2017’s 4.8% and 2016’s 5.0%.ALEXANDRIA, VA (January 24, 2019)—A. D. "Zander" Guy, Jr., Chairman, North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission (NC ABC Commission), was voted chair-elect to the NABCA Board of Directors.
ALEXANDRIA, VA. (January 10, 2019)—Today, the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA) launched its new online Contacts Directory. Previously a printed booklet mailed to NABCA members annually, the popular member-only benefit is now available online at www.nabca.org.
During November 2018 nine-liter spirits case sales in the control states grew 5.4% over same period sales last year. November’s growth rate, which exceeded its twelve-month moving average trend, was robust despite an impressive comp.
October 2018 Nine-Liter Case Spirits Growth in the Control States
During September 2018 nine-liter spirits case sales in the control states grew -2.3% over same period sales last year.
The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a zoning text amendment that will allow more wineries, distilleries and breweries to locate in the upcounty agricultural reserve.