OLBA Blog
Why Haven’t You Joined the OLBA?By Philip Craig on May 30, 2017If you are receiving this newsletter, you may already be an OLBA member, but if you are a permit holder who is not yet a member of the OLBA, then it’s time to make a commitment that impacts your bottom line! Join the organization...
Alcoholic Beverages Law
2017 Changes to Washington Liquor Laws Affecting Producers and Distributors by Susan Johnson on August 3, 2017 at 11:31 pm This post was guest authored by Stoel Rives summer associate Alex Pearson. With the Washington State Legislature’s third special session at a close, now is a good time for alcoholic beverage producers and distributors to take...
Just Drinks
Pernod Ricard offloads wine brands, vineyards in Argentina on January 15, 2019 at 3:19 pm Pernod Ricard has confirmed the sale of a raft of wine assets in Argentina to Chile's VSPT Wine Group. […] Greene King names Madame Tussauds head Nick Mackenzie as next CEO on January 15, 2019 at 3:18 pm UK brewer...
Nightclub & Bar Digital: Operations
Five Questions with PDT's Jim Meehan About Talent, Training and Time by Jeremiah Batucan on January 14, 2019 at 3:08 am Award-winning bartender, bar operator and author Jim Meehan will share how his leadership approach has evolved throughout the years. We asked him to share a few of his leadership tips ahead of his 2019...
Wine & Spirits Daily
On-Premise Drives Alcohol Spending in 2018 on January 15, 2019 at 8:31 pm The year-end reports are beginning to trickle in, and according to BW166 data, consumer spending on total beverage alcohol was up around 5% to nearly $254 billion in 2018. […] New Congressional Bill Aims to Regulate Weed Like Alcohol on January 14,
Wine Spectator
Exclusive: Former Apple Execs Buy Napa's Brand Winery (Wine Spectator) by Mitch Frank on January 15, 2019 at 5:00 pm When Ed Fitts bought 110 acres on Pritchard Hill in 2005, it was a dream come true. The packaging executive fell in love with the view of Napa Valley and decided to retire on the...