Beverage Dynamics

Beverage Dynamics Sept-Oct

Beverage Dynamics is the largest national business magazine devoted exclusively to the needs of off-premise beverage alcohol retailers, from single liquor stores to big box chains, through coverage of the latest trends in wine, beer and spirits.

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Volume 125, No. 5 September/October 2013 features 30 Beer 2013: State-of-theIndustry Report 30 1 2 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. 48 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 39 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 45 24 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 Beverage Dynamics (USPS-505-810) (ISSN-1523-0392) is published six times per year (January/February, March/April, May/June, July/August, September/October, November/ December) by Specialty Information Media, 17 High St. 2nd Fl., Norwalk, CT 06851 Periodicals postage paid at Norwalk, CT and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Send address changes to Beverage Dynamics, P.O. Box 2123, Skokie, IL 60076-7823 Subscriptions: Single copies $8 U.S.; $12 Canada/ Mexico/Foreign Subscription rates: 1 year, $35 U.S.; $50 Canada/Mexico; $75 Foreign. Bulk and foreign air mail subscription rates on request. All subscriptions payable in U.S. dollars. Payment must accompany order. To subscribe write: Beverage Dynamics, P.O. Box 2123, Skokie, IL 60076-7823 or call the Beverage Dynamics customer service number 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST at (847) 763-9565. Customer Service fax (847) 763-9569. Customer Service email beveragedynamics@halldata.com. Customer Service website www.submag.com/sub/bg. © Copyright 2013 by Specialty Information Media, 17 High St. 2nd Fl., Norwalk, CT 06851. Reproduction without the express written consent of the publisher is prohibited. Not responsible for return of unsolicited materials. Specialty Information Media publishes Beverage Dynamics, Cheers, StateWays, Wine & Spirits Industry Marketing, Liquor Handbook, Wine Handbook, Beer Handbook, Handbook Advance, and Licensed Beverage Fact Book. By Melissa Dowling Straight Talk Beverage Dynamics • www.beveragedynamics.com • September/October 2013 • 3

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