NBWA's Distributors Against Human Trafficking initiative has gained significant traction and engagement during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The effort is on track to exceed its goal of training 10,000 beer distribution employees by the end of 2021. Check out the full letter to the editor penned by NBWA Chairman and President of Blach Distributing Company Patrick Blach to understand the importance of the initiative in communities across the country.
Grocery stores have long been the primary source of most people's food, and it has become more important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even before the pandemic, the form and function of grocery stores was in flux, and now they are poised to be permanently changed. Read more to understand how retail trends, health concerns and more will impact the post-pandemic grocery experience.
Restaurants report revenue hikes after relief package
Restaurant chains are reporting that consumer spending patterns have changed since the $900 billion COVID-19 relief package was passed in December. According to restaurant chain owner Chris Elliot, the stimulus bill coincided with a 6.5% boost in sales compared to last year. Many other companies are also crediting a hike in sales to the personal stimulus checks. Could more relief packages be the key to some restaurants' survival?
Fintech expands data services through acquisition of Aperity
Financial Information Technologies (Fintech), the leading business solutions provider for the beverage alcohol industry, today announced the acquisition of Aperity. Aperity is an innovative data management and analytic provider and created the industry's first community-centric data solution, the Beverage Data Exchange. Fintech will use the Beverage Data Exchange to provide the industry with the most comprehensive universe of data from all levels of the supply chain.
