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The head of Maker’s Mark says that the company has stopped sending its products to Russia due to the growing backlash against the vodka there.

Rob Samuels, the company’s president, said that the consumer backlash against Russian vodka had been instantaneous.

Due to the perception that most of the vodka produced in Russia is made in that country, it could put a strain on the category.

In Australia, the owner of the Dan Murphy’s and BWS chains removed Russian-made vodka from its stores in response to the outcry from the country’s ethnic Ukrainian communities.

Stolichnaya, which is one of the most famous Russian vodkas, changed its name to Stoli after it distanced itself from President Vladimir Putin’s regime.

Maker’s Mark is owned by Beam Suntory, which also owns the Jim Beam brand. Following the situation in Ukraine, the company decided to stop sending its products to the country.

Maker’s Mark, which was purchased by Suntory, pursued its original approach to creating premium products instead of focusing on making lower-cost variants.

Despite its size, the company still employs 325 people and still cuts the labels using traditional methods.

According to IRI, the maker of Maker’s Mark is the fourth-biggest bourbon in Australia. It also exported to 43 countries during the year ended January.

Australia is the company’s fastest growing market, with Mr Samuels stating that the hospitality industry’s opening up has created a conducive environment for the company’s growth.

Due to the rising cost of raw materials and other factors, the company is currently facing a difficult time dealing with the American market.

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are expected to be bigger than ever this year as retailers clear out their excess inventory. Retailers from Harvey Norman to Wesfarmers have stocked up on inventory as they wait for their orders to arrive. If the demand for consumer goods does not recover strongly, retailers will have to cut their prices significantly to clear stock.

In the June quarter, Australia’s retail inventories rose to almost $40 billion, which is significantly higher than the previous quarter’s value. The value of these items rose at a faster pace than the volumes. During the pandemic, inventories grew at a faster pace than those at the end of June 2019.

Days inventory, which measures the amount of time it takes for businesses to sell their inventory, rose by about 25 per cent in 2019.

Retailers believe that being overstocked is better than being undersupplied due to global supply chain disruption. Many have said they would rather have stocks in the shed and on the shelf than hunting for them in the country.

Getting the right stock at the right price can be a very challenging with risks to both having too much stock and not enough stock.

Drastic falls in spending on household goods and fashion have raised concerns about the strength of the recovery.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the biggest shopping days of the year, and they are expected to see a decline in demand.

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