EPISODE · Aug 5, 2026 · 5 MIN
Scanner Uptick, RNDC's New York Handoff
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Morgan Stanley reports improving U.S. spirits retail trends. Morgan Stanley says U.S. retail alcohol scans improved modestly in the four weeks to July 25, with spirits ahead of beer, though part of the lift is tied to a one-off event. (Investing.com) Manhattan Beer takes on brands previously handled by RNDC New York. New York Wine & Spirits has acquired distribution rights to a portfolio formerly with RNDC New York, changing route-to-market in the largest U.S. state market. (Shanken News Daily) Circana weekly scans show bev-alc sales down, beer leading decline. Circana's latest weekly scan report puts total beverage alcohol sales down year-over-year and week-over-week, with beer identified as the main drag. (Brewbound) Wildfires burn near Bordeaux as France faces extreme heat. Wildfires continue near Bordeaux amid extreme heat, raising questions about vineyard exposure that have not yet been quantified. (The Drinks Business) Also moving today: Campari profits fall despite stronger outlook for 2026 (The Drinks Business) Heineken 0.0 Partners With Serena Williams For US Open Promo (MediaPost, Men's Journal, CNHI News) Senate Funding Bill Would Delay Hemp THC Ban By One Month (Shanken News Daily, The Fresh Toast, The Drinks Business) 85-year-old distiller escapes partner bankruptcy just in time (TheStreet) Get AlcBev in Five in your inbox every weekday: https://alcbevinfive.com
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Morgan Stanley reports U.S. retail alcohol trends improved modestly in the four weeks ended July 25th, with spirits lifted by the FIFA Club World Cup while beer stayed subdued, Diageo down nine and a half percent and losing share. Shanken News Daily reports New York Wine and Spirits, part of Manhattan Beer and Beverage, has acquired distribution rights to brands previously handled by RNDC New York, effective August 3rd, and Brewbound reports total beverage alcohol sales fell year over year and week over week in the latest Circana scans. Also, The Drinks Business reports Bordeaux wildfires are still burning amid extreme heat, with President Macron calling the situation the toughest France has faced since the Second World War.
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