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Would like to hear Newsom’s response to this:
Alcohol giant lays off 1,750 workers after abruptly quitting business in California
Republic National Distributing is eliminating 1,756 jobs in California. They distribute beer and vodka brands. They will shutter CA-based distribution by September 2.
They will add 100 workers in Texas.
High costs for gas, rent and labor, said the CEO, as to why they’re closing. Alternatively, a former worker claims they are terribly run, and the execs were in over their heads in California.
A very close friend of mine is the head of sales for West Coast/Brown Forman (a competitor). He thinks the business for wine has declined sharply, for beer it has declined slightly and spirits has held steady. Thinks the trend is likely to continue.
Alcohol consumption has changed dramatically over the past two decades. Majority of Americans think ceasing (22%) or reducing (55%) the amount of alcohol intake is better for the average drinker
Alcohol Consumption Increasingly Viewed as Unhealthy in U.S.
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Sounds like the squeeze is on for various players in the alcoholic beverage market, versus this is truly a California issue. Not saying california doesn’t have issues–my company has two sites in SoCal, and as we do with many states often ask various “what if” questions.
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I was joking with my wife that the Chinese will need to figure out another avenue to bribe officials. Reduced wine and alcohol consumption is a world-wide issue, even in Europe. Maybe good overall.
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