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How are retailers combatting spirits theft?

How are retailers combatting spirits theft?

Crime-hit retailers and spirits brands are taking action against theft by instigating various measures they hope will reduce the problem…

By Tom Bruce-Gardyne
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Is American whiskey in trouble?

Is American whiskey in trouble?

Is American whiskey going under, or simply correcting itself after two decades of growth? We spoke to industry experts to…

By Mark Jennings
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US government shutdown puts spirits sector on ice

US government shutdown puts spirits sector on ice

The US government’s shutdown has wreaked havoc on the country’s spirits industry because the TTB is one of the hardest-hit…

By Nicola Carruthers
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