Barton Still Grows, But Pricing Remains a Messy Issue

Despite product shortages and stiffer competition from HUSA/FEMSA in the West, Barton Beers parent Constellation Brands reported strong beer sales for their fiscal second quarter (three months ending August 31). Net sales increased 9% for their beers (Modelo, St. Pauli Girl, and Tsingtao, although the bulk is Modelo) and will likely keep that pace to the end of the year. Corona bottle shortage should also be relieved soon.RICHARD SANDS ON ABSOLUT SALE: LONG TIME AWAY. When asked by Bonnie Herzog