Top Two Importers Inching Toward Growth

July 7, 2011Top Two Importers Inching Toward GrowthDear Client:Despite a couple of rocky years, imports are returning to growth, up neartly 1% in year-to-date Symphony IRI scans to June 12, with the top two importers inching toward stabilizing their volumes. Crown Imports is up 3% so far this year in scans with strong pricing. As far as raw gains, Victoria is the new kid on the block, and has already cracked the top 20 imported beers with limited distribution, already