Since September, the rate of spirits growth has declined steadily each month. In the four weeks to Oct. 7, dollar value of spirits increased 4.4%. In the four weeks to Nov. 4 and Dec. 2, dollar sales were up 3.4% and 2.8%, respectively, according to IRI scan data.In the long-term, however, the rate of spirits … Continue reading "Somber Spirits Head for an Unpredictable Year"