Volume 125, No. 5
September/October 2013
features
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Beer 2013:
State-of-theIndustry Report
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Creating a
Destination Store
Consumers travel from
surrounding states to visit
Julio's Liquors, in Westborough,
MA, which offers wide selections
of wine, beer and spirits, great
service, and an array of extra
features that makes shopping
an exciting and fun experience.
By Gerry Khermouch
Beer may not regain its onceunassailable position in the U.S.
market, but it is still the most
popular beverage alcohol
segment, particularly among
the groups who make up the
consumers of the future.
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Retailer Wine
Selections
The Beverage Dynamics National
Retailer Wine Panel recommends
a lineup of top quality/value
cabernet sauvignons.
By Richard Brandes
departments
By Julie Johnson
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Picking Your
POS System
Beverage alcohol retailers have
multiple options, but should
weigh a number of factors
before upgrading their existing
systems or installing a new one.
By Melissa Niksic
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Beer
Growth
Brands
Bourbon and American Straight
Whiskey continues to approach
consumers with more and better
alternatives.
Beverage
Dynamics'
exclusive report
on the fastest-selling beers
in the U.S.
By Jack Robertiello
Editor's Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Retail Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Wine Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Brand Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
On The Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Advertisers' Index . . . . . . . . . . . .53
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