Analyst Roundup: Key Metrics are Improving

Dear Client: Now that we've gotten past the major brewers' reporting disastrous Q1 results (disastrous in the U.S., at least), we've rounded up what the Wall Street analysts, trade journalists, and data consultants were out here saying last week about key metrics as we ease into the summer selling season.  The short take is that it looks like the worst is behind us, as beer volumes, retailer foot traffic, and consumer sentiment are improving -- if not year-over-year, then definitely