Alcohol Consumption Up in the Home

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While the recession has likely driven some people to drink, the odds are they are doing it at home these days, according to a recent study from Mintel.

Total sales of alcohol at home are expected to grow 4 percent to $78 billion this year, per the report. This is a result of consumers’ penchant for “nesting” versus spending money on entertainment outside of the home.

“There has been a shift in expenditure. There is no question where the trend is going,” said Alcohol industry consultant Arthur Shapiro.

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