Changing the model from a destructive competition to a constructive 459 monopolies The changes that Arkansas’ wine and spirits industry has experienced over the last two years and will continue to experience for the next two years are probably the most exciting of the last decade. The wine & spirits industry is slowly shifting towards a more open market where increased competition is forcing all players from retailers to wholesalers to step up each others’ game. In 2015, we h

Michael Langley, partner at barber law firm specialized in ABC matters within the wine & spirits industry, shares his vision and perspective on the year to come. His position as former head of ABC for eight years and his legal involvement in various liquor store projects gives him a unique perspective of the market dynamics and evolution. There are multiple forces in the marketplace that will affect the alcohol industry in the coming months. DISTRIBUTION: Southern, the larges