Friday, December 25, 2009

Beverages: Spirits not so bright this holiday season

Liquor companies' sales fall as consumers go out less and opt for cheaper brands.

Derrick Hale replenishes stock at Emilio's Beverage Warehouse in Bellflower. Sales of distilled spirits fell in the first half of November from a year earlier. (Photo by Robert Lachman, LA Times /December 22, 2009)

The people running the nation's large liquor companies may need a few stiff drinks right about now. Go here to see why.

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