Opportunities aplenty for beer industry despite looming winter of uncertainty
The overall economic picture in the United States with the pandemic as a backdrop provides another wrinkle for the beer industry, says Lester Jones, chief economist for the National Beer Wholesalers Association. With the unemployment rate at 6.5% and job growth slowing, a slew of COVID-related relief programs is set to expire at the end of the year, muddying the economic prospects for millions of Americans. āWeāre going to see a deepening recession and a contraction in consumersā ability to spend money on alcohol,ā he says.Ā Still, data from past recessions show, the beer industry tends to hold up relatively well during economic downturns.
Need some inspiration for the perfect beer to toast with on Thanksgiving? Inside Hook asked some beer pros what'll be on their tables this Turkey Day.Ā
Do you know why the holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of the month? Check out these fun facts about Thanksgiving that you can share around the table or via virtual gatherings this holiday.Ā
ARCO unveils S.R. Perrott distribution facility project
ARCO Beverage Group is excited to have partnered with S.R. Perrott on their beverage distribution facility in Ormond Beach, Fla. ARCO has been involved throughout the evolution of the facility, constructing the original 107,146 square foot distributorship, followed by two expansions. Read more from S.R. Perrott President Michele Connors about the project.
As the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season, Black Friday serves as a great opportunity for stores to bump up sales and cash in on eager shoppers. Forbes shares five ways this year will look a little different.Ā
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