What Key Retailers See Headed into Summer

Dear Client: We asked a handful of top retailers about their big bev alc bets headed into summer. What trends and challenges do they see? And is spirits kicking beer’s butt — definitively?  Surprisingly, the big retailers we spoke with said they wouldn't characterize spirits as slaughtering beer. In fact, many expect a strong summer for suds. Read on for more impressions from all sorts of retailers: On and off-premise, digital-oriented and brick-and-mortar. BEER: SUMMER'S COMEBACK KID? Asked, "Are wine