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Beverage-Alcohol Off-Premise Sales Rebound Post-Labor Day, Circana Reports

Published 23 September 2026 · WBI Industry News
Beverage-Alcohol Off-Premise Sales Rebound Post-Labor Day, Circana Reports
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Beverage-alcohol off-premise sales returned to positive growth for the week ending September 13 following a disappointing Labor Day weekend, according to Circana.

According to a weekly report from market research firm Circana, beverage-alcohol off-premise sales returned to the black for the week ending September 13. The positive movement follows a disappointing sales performance over the Labor Day holiday weekend. This post-holiday bounce back demonstrates an immediate recovery in off-premise retail demand following the holiday trading period.

Key facts

  • Beverage-alcohol off-premise sales returned to positive growth for the week ending September 13.
  • The surge follows a disappointing sales performance during Labor Day weekend.
  • The data was compiled and released in a weekly report by market research firm Circana.

Why it matters

Tracks short-term retail performance and channel recovery for beverage-alcohol products following key holiday sales windows.

Beverage Alcohol Off-Premise Retail Sales Circana

Sources
  • Brewbound — 2026-09-22: “Bev-Alc Bounces Back Better Than Expected Post-Labor Day, per Weekly Circana Report”

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