Amid softening sales and competition from a big competitor, Miller is faced with the challenge of re-stoking their summer hot shot. Plus, Red Bull Cola coming, and we investigate what’s up with grocery check-in.

Diageo stock up, but rumors of a deal cools.

Distributors are scratching their heads, wondering what’s up. Plus, Coors goes after Bud Light Lime launch.

Are we heading toward 1990s style bust? Plus, Morgan Stanley scores Bud Light, Miller Lite, and Coors Light, and Corona launches new ads.

New consumer research from Morgan Stanley suggests a decline in certain brand metrics. Plus, domestic beer continues to roar.

It may be, says an analyst. Plus, it is launching a new Bud line extension.

On-premise is important, but we don’t have the “must have” brands that spirits have, and the distribution numbers show it.

Carlos Alvarez to take over sales function. Plus, chain versus indy c-stores, who sells more beer?

Coors asks for arbitration. This could get ugly. Plus, Natty Light returning to TV.

This issue has been boiling for awhile. Distributors offer their thoughts.

Charlie Frenette speaks about distributor consolidation pitfalls.

Boston Beer ends the year with depletions up 17%.

We’re in for a long ride in this presidential race, and McCain’s beer ties are starting to hit the press.

A-B doing some hitchhike marketing on Diageo’s St. Patty’s Day initiative. Plus, despite recession, imports still flying in S. Florida.

The brewer is cutting staff and costs as it struggles return to profitability.