We've been tracking a dismal year in retail alcohol sales thus far in 2025. But as we enter summer selling season, the … Read More
Craft beer contraction continued in April according to distributors
Flavored malt beverages and seltzers are on the comeback, while craft beer continued to contract according to the April … Read More
Craft beer index flat to end 2024, ciders and seltzers both rise
The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) reported a "slightly cautious outlook" for distributor sentiment at the … Read More
Beer purchasing climbs again in May, but craft contracts for 27th straight month
Following the highest Beer Purchasers' Index (BPI) reading since 2021, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) … Read More
Distributors pessimistic about expected beer demand as 2022 ends
As 2022 winds down, there is a pessimistic outlook among beer distributors, reports the National Beer Wholesalers … Read More
Beer distributors report signs of normalcy (but craft dips into at-risk inventory)
After a dramatic year in 2020, the Beer Purchasers' Index (BPI) for January 2021 continues to show signs of returning to … Read More
