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The heat of summer and increased vacation travel usually means big bumps for beverage sales from thirsty and active shoppers. But instead, early August showed signs of a mild slump in dollar growth and a concerning drop in volume, according to NielsenIQ and Goldman Sachs Equity Research.

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In a tectonic shift in the distribution landscape, Anheuser-Busch InBev (A-B) announced plans to sell its wholly owned network of distributors (WOD) in New York to Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS).

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The adult non-alc (ANA) category is on its way to hitting $1 billion, but what styles are emerging as the winners and what pressures are mounting?

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Sunnie co-founders Katy Tucker and Lisette Howard recount their path from self-funding to securing a million-dollar raise, navigating manufacturing hurdles, investor rejections, and strategic pivots along the way. They discuss knowing when an investor is the right fit, structuring raises to protect equity, and using customer relationships to unlock capital.

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