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Meet Luke Peters: a visionary who transformed his company by building a brand customers loved and competitors couldn’t touch. 🌟 His $80M journey started with a strategic decision to focus on a unique niche—portable beer and wine fridges. What’s your success story going to be? Let’s craft it together. 💬 DM us to start building value in your business today! #LukePeters #SuccessStory #BuildToSell #EntrepreneurJourney #BusinessGrowth #MonopolyControl #ValueBuilder #StrategicPlanning #SmallBusinessSuccess #BrandBuilder

Where there’s a wine, there’s a way (to your local store). 🍷 In this episode of Returnology, supply chain expert Randy Tucker, Chairman & CEO of Wineshipping, dives into the importance of 3PL, using supply chain as a competitive advantage, shipping wine around the globe, and most importantly, discussing who is the greatest Alabama quarterback of all time. 🏈 Sip back and relax to The ABCs of Supply Chain 🎧 https://lnkd.in/eRcndndE

2024 Has really been full speed ahead here at Lighthouse Drinks Just to give some background...We started Lighthouse Drinks with a humble 4-head filler machine in a small room, and today, our expansion has reached two massive warehouses and an incredible Polaris Automazioni srl bottling line. (might need another one very soon) From bottling just 2,000 bottles of whiskey a week, we now achieve an average of 60,000 to 100,000 bottles a month. This Year, we're on target to hit an incredible milestone: 1+million bottles! Our success is a testament to our amazing team, whose hard work and dedication have been instrumental in our continued growth. Together, we are supply our international/local customers with the finest finished products. Lavinia Swords Keith Hackett John O'Donovan Matt Healy Keating Chris If you are considering bringing a product to the market and are not sure where to begin give our Director of Sales Matt Healy a message. Matt is responsible for many launches in his career and he wouldn't object to helping bring your visions to life. #LighthouseDrinks #Growth #Milestone #IrishWhiskey #SuccessStory #Teamwork #WhiskeyLovers #Expansion #1MillionBottlesyear

🚀 Exciting News in the Beverage World! 🚀 We're thrilled to have read that Spindrift Beverage Co, Inc., the innovative brand known for its real squeezed fruit juice sparkling waters, is reportedly in advanced talks for a $650M acquisition by Gryphon Investors, as per The Wall Street Journal. This potential deal highlights the incredible growth and premium positioning Spindrift has achieved in the CPG space. With a 22.5% increase in dollar sales, reaching $263.3 million over the past year, Spindrift's commitment to quality and authenticity continues to resonate with consumers. This acquisition could mark a significant milestone, not just for Spindrift, but for the entire beverage industry. At #Makeena, we celebrate such achievements and are excited about the opportunities this presents for investors and CPG brands looking to align with innovative and high-growth companies. Let's raise a glass to Spindrift's success and the bright future ahead! 🥂 #Spindrift #CPG #InvestmentOpportunities #BeverageIndustry #Growth

Growth spurt: We’re growing in size by nearly 40%! It’s due to our phenomenal sales growth and our wanting to greatly improve our service levels and overall performance to our rapidly growing base of clients! Our earnings goal is to favorably leverage our sales and expense growth, by improving Beerconomy’s earnings growth. Simply, and throughout my career, I leaned to never add any cost or expense without justifying it — quantitatively. And I have. What’s your approach to facilitating sales and earnings growth in your business? Improvement in productivity is vital to your sales AND earnings growth — and to your family’s growth, too. Bonus Points: Do you take this same approach in your personal life? PRO Tip: You should. I mean, is there a another No. 1 reason you work? “My grandfather worked as a beer truck driver. Now that’s very long hours and lotsa hard work … yet he made sure his family was safe, and learned the value of hard work.” — Stephen Carter King Slàinte☘️! #Productivity #Growth #Business #Family Sources: Beerconomy ✦✦✦ Stephen Carter King Chief of Growth and Marketing and Beerconomist • CSO & CEO of Beerconomy • Market Analyst • Consultant • Speaker • Publisher delivering beer market trends, insights, and analyses

Feeling overwhelmed with the demands of making your brands shine in the California marketplace? Looking to expand your sales team but constrained by budget? That's where Encore Wine and Spirits Consulting steps in! At Encore, we offer a cost-effective solution to give your sales a significant boost without the expense of hiring additional staff. Our tailored strategies are designed to elevate your business and drive your success to the next level. Let us help you navigate the complexities and achieve your goals with ease. Ready to transform your sales approach? Reach out to Encore today! #WineConsulting #SalesBoost #EncoreWineAndSpirits #CaliforniaMarket #TailoredSolutions #BusinessGrowth #winesales #nationalaccounts #chainaccounts #distributormanagement

𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 Elevate your wine business with expert commercial coaching! 🍷✨ Our tailored guidance helps you master sales strategies, build strong client relationships, and navigate the complexities of the wine market. Unlock your full potential and watch your brand flourish. Cheers to growth and success! 🌟📈 #WineBusiness #CommercialCoaching #SalesExcellence #WineIndustry #BusinessGrowth

Ready to increase your operation's profitability? Hint: it's more than increasing sales. Sign up for our webinar this Wednesday with Tablespoon LLC and Russ Spencer to learn more. #hospitalitytech #restauranttech

As someone who hadn't experienced Foxtrot and Dom's Kitchen & Market firsthand, the sudden closure of these businesses prompts reflection on what customers truly seek from their grocery experiences. This article sheds light on the challenges that innovative retailers face amidst the dominance of larger competitors and the demand for efficiency. Despite their ambitious growth plans, both Foxtrot and Dom's ceased operations abruptly, leaving the industry reeling with shock and frustration. Foxtrot revolutionized convenience by offering a multifaceted experience encompassing a café, grocery, and delivery services, while Dom’s distinguished itself through culinary excellence with its foodservice stations. The demise of these retailers sparks speculation about the viability of their business models and the effectiveness of their financial management. In an era where cost-cutting and essential-focused strategies reign supreme, retailers struggle to sustain imaginative concepts in the face of industry giants. Foxtrot's labor-intensive model and Dom’s experiential focus encountered significant pressure to deliver consistent returns. The relentless competition driven by efficiency and evolving consumer spending habits poses challenges for startups, while established players like Aldi thrive with their lean operations. However, amidst these challenges, there remains opportunity for innovation, albeit in a more focused and selective manner. Retailers must strike a delicate balance between cost-cutting measures and providing unique experiences to stay competitive in today's landscape. Whole Foods serves as a prime example, maintaining customer excitement through innovative store designs, emphasis on local sourcing, and meticulous brand development. In conclusion, the abrupt closure of Foxtrot and Dom’s serves as a reminder of the imperative for retailers to pilot innovative concepts while nurturing strong connections with customers, even within an environment demanding utmost efficiency. #RetailInnovation #CustomerExperience #GroceryTrends

🍻 In the highly competitive world of craft beer, what was the turning point for our newest Operational Partner Mark Roberts and his business BeerHawk? 💡 Mark explains that, actually, the real lightbulb moment came when leaning into what he and his co-founder were uniquely good at...meetings! 🏆 "We became the number one craft beer online retailer in the UK." 👇 Check out the interview to learn more! #VC #VentureCapital #Founders