This graph says it all. Imports are up while domestics have suffered miserably. Imports are up for a couple of reasons: 1. Corona shipments (although not STRs so much in Q1) were cycling easier numbers after last year's price increase). 2. Some imports have gotten more aggressive in discounting as domestics have. 3. Consumers, ironically, continue to trade up. It is equally ironic that domestic beer has suffered in 2005, despite heavier discounting. Granted, the heaviest discounting is not reflected
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