Spec’s Buyer: Seltzer Now a “War of Attrition,” and Other Insights

Dear Client: With more than 200 locations and a giant store layout, Spec's Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods is one of Texas' most popular liquor stores. And it's growing. In fact, Spec's beer buyer, Justin Cody, told BBD that they are "aggressively expanding" in the state, opening roughly 1 location per month -- but "often more at times."  All of this to say, the retailer is a very relevant player in the giant booze market that is Texas. Your editor