McQuade Distributing donates $12,500 to Pink It Forward
North Dakota beer distributor McQuade Distributing just finished their most successful "Beers for Boobs" campaign, which seeks to support breast cancer fighters and survivors. During the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, McQuade sold pink ribbons at local bars and liquor stores and donated $1 for every case of Michelob Ultra and Ultra Pure sold. Ultimately, $12,500 will be donated to Pink It Forward, and the money will be used to purchase care packages for patients.
Sparkling Ice announces launch of new hard seltzer
Sparkling Ice Spiked is the newest addition to the hard seltzer line up. The hard seltzer brand was first introduced to consumers in August 2020 as part of the soft launch, and it will hit shelves across the U.S. in November. "We are thrilled to introduce a new alternative to the adult beverage world that delivers the taste our consumers are looking for while shattering the expectations of what everyone has come to expect from hard seltzer," said Sparkling Ice Spiked CEO Chris Hall.
This week, there's been lots of news regarding grocery delivery robots. As you know, the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the number of people who grocery shop online, and delivery capacities across the board have been overwhelmed by the demand. Robots offer another delivery option for retailers. Check out the full article for more on why robots might be part of the future of grocery.
As part of an ongoing bid to support struggling restaurants during the pandemic, Sysco is doing away with minimum delivery requirements. This announcement comes as COVID-19 cases soar across the U.S. and is meant to give restaurants more flexibility. Read more about Sysco's decision here.
