Goldman Sachs: Out-of-Stocks Key Challenge for C-Stores in Q3

Convenience channel beverage sales were strong in the third quarter, according to the latest Beverage Bytes retailer survey by Goldman Sachs Equity Research, but ongoing supply chain disruptions are poised to put more pressure on brands and stores in the coming months.

Vitamin Energy Shot Brand Now Available At GNC.com

Vitamin Energy, the most convenient way to nourish your body with vitamins while boosting your energy for up to 7+ hours, is proud to announce that the brand will now be sold at GNC.com.

Premium Mixer Brand AVEC Closes $1.2M Pre-Seed Round

Better-for-you mixer brand AVEC announced this week it has closed a $1.2 million seed funding round led by Gather Ventures, an investment firm specializing in plant-based products. The round also included funding from Black Ambition, a prize fund supporting minority-owned companies founded by singer Pharrell Williams.

Southern Glazer’s Brings Good Sunday to California

Founded in spite of brutal hangovers and built on the foundation of a life-long friendship, spirit-based ready-to-drink cocktail brand Good Sunday announced it has closed a $1 million Series A funding round led by Vecture Inc. founder Angelo Catenaro to support the brand’s upcoming U.S. debut.