Brewbound Industry News
Insider’s Week in Beer: 🐶 The BA Answers Who’s a Good Dog?
In our newly evolving AI world that I’m told we’ll soon be living in – or rather, you will (you’re talking to a guy who still pays his bills via the U.S. Postal Service) – we have a couple of developments this week on either side of the AI coin.
Press Clips: Georgia Self-Distribution Bill Resurfaces; On-Premise Valentine’s Boost Expected; Flix Acquires 4 Alamo Theaters
Check out news items were initially reported in the Brewbound Insider Newsletter February 12-13, including headlines from Georgia, NIQ, Sierra Nevada and more.
Wall Street Analysts on the Keys For Nick Fink to Succeed as Constellation CEO
Nick Fink’s appointment Thursday as Constellation Brands’ CEO-in-waiting sparked takes from Wall Street analysts on what the transition means for the future of the Mexican beer importer.
CPI: On-Premise Bev-Alc Continues to Outpace Overall Inflation Through January, While Off-Premise Lags Behind
Price hikes for beverage-alcohol continue to be a tale of diverging trajectories through the start of 2026.
RTDs Lose Ground In Total Wine & More Super Bowl Sales
Bad Bunny and The Seattle Seahawks were the champions of Super Bowl LX, but who won Super Bowl sales at Total Wine & More?
Constellation Brands CEO Bill Newlands to Resign in April; Nicholas Fink Appointed Successor
Constellation Brands CEO Bill Newlands will step down from the top spot at the bev-alc giant this April, the company announced today.
A-B’s ‘Complicated’ Year Ends With US Revenue -1.3%, Shipments and Depletions -3.2%
Strong performance from its standout brands – including Michelob Ultra, Busch Light and Cutwater Spirits – was not enough to offset declines in other areas for Anheuser-Busch InBev’s (A-B) U.S. business in 2025.
Long Drink Face & Brand Soul: CEO Evan Burns on Winning the US Market
Finnish Long Drink co-founder and CEO Evan Burns explains on the latest edition of the Brewbound Podcast how the gin-based RTD brand has connected with modern consumers through sampling, storytelling and authentic celebrity partnerships.
Heineken 0.0 Line Extensions Hitting Retailers Next Month
Heineken is expanding its non-alcoholic (NA) beer line with two new Heineken 0.0 flavors: Cold Pressed Lime and Nectarine Juniper. The first flavor varieties for the NA beer brand will launch next month in the U.S., Heineken USA CEO Maggie Timoney shared last week.
NIQ On-Premise Report: Dry January Commitment, 2026 Social Plans & World Cup Preview
The majority of consumers who went into 2026 with plans to participate in Dry January stayed committed to abstaining from alcohol through the end of the month, according to survey results from market research firm NIQ.
ANA Spirits Brand Drink Monday Bets On Hemp’s ‘Longevity,’ Will Launch Hemp-Infused NA Gin
While some intoxicating hemp brands are positioning themselves as alcohol alternatives, one early adopter of alcohol-free spirits is joining the fray from the opposite direction.
Press Clips: BA Economist Counters Oversupply Claims; Colorado Reintroduces Bev-Alc Fee for Addiction Recovery
Check out news items initially reported in the Brewbound Insider Newsletter February 9-11, including headlines from the Brewers Association, Colorado and New Belgium.
Heineken to Cut Up to 6K Jobs in Next 2 Years
Heineken N.V. will slash around 7% of its 87,000-person global workforce over the next two years, the company announced Wednesday during its full-year 2025 earnings report.
NIQ Monthly Scans: Cider Led January Growth; Imports on Positive Trajectory
Bev-alc sales remained slightly positive through the end of January in NIQ-tracked off-premise channels (xAOC + convenience + liquor open state), the market research firm reported this week.
Super Bowl On-Premise Report: Draft -6%, Package -6.2%, Per BeerBoard
Super Bowl Sunday was a let down for more than just Patriots fans. BeerBoard tracked bars and restaurants saw year-over-year (YoY) declines in both draft beer volume (-6%) and package volumes (-6.2%), the tech and insights firm shared in its “2026 Big Game On-Premise Report.”
CMO Lesya Lysyj to Exit Boston Beer in March
Boston Beer Company CMO Lesya Lysyj will step down from her role, effective March 6, according to an 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Jack & Coke Releases Larger Can With Lighter ABV
Jack Daniel’s and Coca-Cola are expanding their ready-to-drink (RTD) line with a larger can size, signaling how spirit-based RTDs are searching for incremental growth through convenience retail.
‘Crafting Cider’s Future Together’: Cider and Craft Beer Trade Groups Encourage Adaption and Collaboration
The beverage-alcohol landscape has “radically” changed over the last decade, but small and independent producers – both in beer and hard cider – are primed to take advantage, Brewers Association (BA) president and CEO Bart Watson shared at CiderCon last week in Providence, Rhode Island.
Circana January Report: Easier Comps Boost Craft Beer’s Off-Premise Sales, Long-Term Declines Persist
If December’s trends reversed craft beer’s fortunes in the off-premise, January’s easier comps added a strong tailwind. Craft continued to outpace the overall beer segment in the convenience channel, with dollar sales up 5.4% and volume, measured in case sales, up 0.4% year-to-date (YTD) through January 25, according to market research firm Circana.
RNDC Confirms New Layoffs Amid Supplier Losses, ‘Structural Adjustments’
After laying off more than 1,700 employees as it shuttered operations in California last year, Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is making further cuts across the country. The distributor, which has seen an exodus of suppliers over the past year, confirmed the layoffs but did not comment on the scope. “Republic National Distributing Company is... Read more »