If you think alcohol sales are going through the roof during the pandemic then you have been mislead by headlines. Alcohol sales in the United States have only spiked in stores that sell it to-go. That is not enough to offset the fact that practically every business that serves alcohol to drink on-site has closed over the past three months. “We’re testing the limits of what’s happening in our industry,” says Lester Jones, chief economist for the National Beer Wholesalers Association “In three months we’re going to be looking at the alcohol beverage industry again wondering when, how, where, what occasions people are drinking, and we’ll still want to compare what’s happening to last year.”
Ace Distributing employee earns Central Pennsylvania’s Women of Influence award
The beer industry is full of strong female leaders. Pennsylvania-based Ace Distributing recently announced that Senior Vice President of Operations Regina Bilotta McLeod is one of Central Penn Business Journal’s 2020 “Women of Influence.” This annual award program honors established female leaders for their professional excellence, business accomplishments and community service. Read more about Regina here.
America’s beer distributors deliver choice, variety ahead of July 4th
This Fourth of July, the National Beer Wholesalers Association is recognizing hard working beer distribution employees working overtime to keep beer on the shelves ahead of the holiday weekend. “Now more than ever, our communities need to come together — safely and responsibly — and nothing brings people together more than an ice-cold beer,” said NBWA CEO Craig Purser. The Fourth of July is the biggest beer holiday of the year, but check out our infographic to see how the rest of the holidays stack up.
Editor’s note: In observance of the upcoming Independence Day weekend, the Daily Brew will not publish on Friday, July 3rd. Enjoy a safe and responsible weekend!
DISTRIBUTOR EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Sean Quass
High Country Beverage
Johnstown, CO
America's more than 3,000 licensed beer distribution facilities employ more than 140,000 men and women across the country. The NBWA Employee Spotlight Program highlights standout beer distribution employees and showcases their achievements. Nominate an employee today! LEARN MORE>
