Cans, RTDs Sales up High Double-Digits over Labor Day

Dear Client:The initial batch of Labor Day stats are in, and beverage alcohol sales were up across all categories. Wine sales were up 2.5% for the week through August 31, outpacing its current year to date trend of 1.8% in all Nielsen-measured channels. Spirits also outpaced its current year to date sales trend for the holiday week, up nearly 7% for the week period compared to about 6% year to date. Beer was also up about 4.4% for the week.GROWTH DRIVERS. Rose,