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departments
Editor's Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Retail Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
FYI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
California Wine Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
On The Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Advertisers' Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
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Tequila All Around
With overall tequila sales rising and upscale
expressions becoming an ever-larger niche,
retailers and tequila producers see the
category's fortunes increasing into the future.
By David Lincoln Ross
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37
It's A Small World
Brewer consolidation is shrinking the beer world,
but more import brands in fewer hands is a
mixed blessing for retailers and consumers.
By Michael Sherer
47
Retailer Wine Selections
The Beverage Dynamics National Retailer Wine
Panel recommends a lineup of top quality/
value summer wines.
By Richard Brandes
52
Call for Entries
The 29th Annual
Beverage Dynamics
Advertising & Promotion
Awards Competition.
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