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The Beverage Alcohol Merchandising Magazine for Control States
Volume 43, No. 2
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March/April 2013
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DEPARTMENTS
Editor���s Note
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Dateline . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
On The Shelf
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Advertisers��� Index
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COMING NEXT ISSUE
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GROWTH BRANDS
Stateways identifies the fastestselling wines and spirits in the U.S.
By Richard Brandes
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RESPONSIBILITY
INITIATIVES
Control states develop innovative
campaigns to publicize their
responsibility messages.
By Melissa Niksic
SCOTCH:
COMBINING
TRADITION WITH
INNOVATION
While blended Scotch comprises the
majority of sales in the U.S., single
malt sales are growing by doubledigit percentages, driven by new,
exciting expressions.
By Robert Plotkin
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DRINK GREEN
Is the sustainable beverage industry,
well, sustainable?
By Chantal Martineau
StateWays I www.stateways.com I March/April 2013
Profile
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