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Industry News & Updates

Stay informed with the latest industry news and updates from ABC Stores of SC.

This page provides essential information on legislative changes, market trends, and important developments affecting the liquor industry. Whether you’re a store owner, supplier, or industry professional, our news section keeps you up-to-date on everything you need to know to stay ahead in the business.

Yes on Question 3

by abcstoressc | Oct 19, 2022 | Industry News

The ballot measure offers a reasonable if imperfect compromise in the state's long-running alcohol wars. Shopping for a book or a cup of coffee or a six-pack can be a fraught exercise. The chain stores beckon - so cheap and convenient. But spending too much money in a...

Russian vodka trademarks in multi-billion-dollar dispute

by abcstoressc | Oct 19, 2022 | Industry News

The former majority shareholders of Yukos Oil Company will auction the Benelux trademarks of 18 Russian state-owned vodka brands to cash in their US$58 billion damages claim. The Benelux trademarks of 18 Russian state-owned vodka brands, including Stolichnaya, will be...

Beverage Alcohol Retailers Ready To Defend Turf In New York

by abcstoressc | Oct 19, 2022 | Uncategorized

New York retailers are prepared to knock down any potential moves to allow wine to be sold in grocery stores. “New York is a great state for doing business,” says Michael Correra, executive director of the Metro Package Store Association and owner of Michael-Towne...

State House News – August 31, 2022

by abcstoressc | Aug 31, 2022 | Industry News

The House returned to statewide session on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, giving their approval by a 67-38 vote to the “South Carolina Human Life Protection Act” which now heads to the Senate for their consideration. The...

Trends Improving Leading Up to Labor Day Weekend

by abcstoressc | Aug 31, 2022 | Industry News

The latest NielsenIQ reports dropped today, and it appears trends are improving for wine and spirits in the latest month as we head into Labor Day weekend. Overall, spirits volume growth outpaced sales growth, with sales up 3.2% and volumes up nearly 7% for the four...

Spirits Quantity Discounts

by abcstoressc | Aug 15, 2022 | ABC News Alert, Uncategorized

ABC Stores of SC Member, Please find SC legal advisory letter attached below from the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Association regarding Spirits Quantity Discounts WSWA-SC Legal Advisory RE Quantity Discounts for Distribution to Members & ABC Stores Assn 8.11.22...

Monster’s FMB Play: 6% ABV “The Beast Unleashed”

by abcstoressc | Aug 8, 2022 | Industry News, Uncategorized

Well, the days of wondering if or when Monster would flex its brand equity in the bev alc space are over. In the company's Q2 earnings report Thursday, Monster co-CEO Rodney Sacks revealed an imminent new bev alc product to hit in late Q4. It's called The Beast...