Anheuser-Busch InBev Legal VP Cesar Vargas to Retire in April 2027
Anheuser-Busch InBev Vice President of Legal and Corporate Affairs Cesar Vargas will retire in April 2027 after nearly a decade with the company.
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Tilray CEO Highlights Improving UK Off-Trade Depletions for BrewDog
BrewDog is beginning to see improvements in off-trade sales depletions in the UK, according to statements from Tilray Brands' CEO.
Molson Coors Finalises Sharp’s Production Plans and Confirms Brewery Closure
Molson Coors has finalized production plans for its Sharp’s brand, confirming the closure of the brand's brewery.
New Belgium CMO Highlights Brand Adaptation Amid Market Shift
According to Brewbound, successful beverage brands must focus on evolving to meet new market realities rather than questioning shifting consumer preferences or reacting passively to industry declines.
Brewers Association Offers to Pay NFL Player's $14,926 End-Zone Celebration Fine
The Brewers Association's Great American Beer Festival has offered to cover a $14,926 NFL fine imposed on San Francisco 49ers player Kyle Juszczyk for a mock beer-chugging celebration.
Brewbound Highlights Craft Closures and New Michelob Ultra Commercial Deal
Brewbound has compiled news from its Insider Newsletter covering craft brewery closures and a deal involving Michelob Ultra, featuring updates on Backswing and Outerbelt.
New Belgium Brewing Adopts Strategy of 'Radical Simplicity' for Key Brands
New Belgium Brewing CEO Shaun Belongie announced a streamlined distribution strategy prioritizing singular asks for the brewery's top three brands.
Brewers Association Opens Board Election with Streamlined Voting Classes
The Brewers Association has opened voting for its annual board of directors election through October 21, while merging its pub and taproom brewer voting classes.
New Belgium Brewing to Open Virginia Taproom in November
New Belgium Brewing will open its Liquid Center taproom at its Daleville, Virginia production facility on November 6.
Haus Cramer Group to Reduce HQ Workforce at Warsteiner
Haus Cramer Group is cutting headquarters jobs at brewery Warsteiner as part of measures to protect its long-term competitiveness.
Brewbound Briefing Highlights Ohio Franchise Reform and Brand Developments
A compilation of news from the Brewbound Insider Newsletter covers topics including Ohio franchise reform, updates on Columbia and Hayden, and news regarding Firestone Walker and Garage Beer.
Thieves Steal 800 Barrels of Guinness Worth $155,000 in U.K
According to a report from Brewbound, thieves in the U.K. stole 800 barrels of Guinness beer valued at approximately $155,000.
Craft Beer Declines Accelerate Through Early September, Circana Data Shows
Craft beer sales declines worsened through August and into early September, including over Labor Day weekend, according to market research firm Circana.
Tilray's Shock Top Initiates Multi-Year Partnership with Spirit Halloween
Tilray has launched a multi-year partnership between its Shock Top brand and Spirit Halloween, while BrewDog plans to focus on its Ohio identity, according to Brewbound.
Highland Brewing Boosts Gaelic Ale Performance Following Rebrand
Asheville-based Highland Brewing has refined its focus two years after Hurricane Helene, with a recent rebrand boosting Gaelic Ale amid broader craft beer market declines.
Carlsberg Asia Expands RedNote Partnership with 'Cheers from the Origin' Campaign
Carlsberg Asia has expanded its regional partnership with Chinese social commerce platform RedNote to launch 'Cheers from the Origin,' an online-to-offline marketing campaign operating across key Asian markets through October 2026.