48th issue - CBL What's Brewing? Newsletter

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Big Can Energy: Kalik 16 oz Takes Center Stage at

Kalik’scommitmenttoJunkanoocontinuesto run deep, as Commonwealth Brewery and Kalik recently finalized a new multi-year agreement, reaffirming our role as a major sponsor of the nation’s most important culturalcelebration.

This past Boxing Day, Kalik elevated the parade experience by distributing 3,000 of our new 16oz Kalik cans to spectators along Bay Street to sample—an initiative that was met with overwhelming excitement and quicklybecameacrowdfavorite.

Whiletheparadesmayhavewrappedup,the celebration is far from over. The energy of Junkanoo carries on with Victory Fest 2026, set for February 28 at the Beer Fest Grounds on JFK, where we will honour and celebrate the Junkanoo Parade champions One Family andColours,alongwithaspecialtributetoa trueJunkanoolegend.

Asalways,staffareFREEtoenter!

WithKalikattheheartofitall,thespirit,pride, andcelebrationofJunkanooliveson

Powering Digital Innovation Starlink Internet Deployment in Motion

As part of our commitment to digital innovation and great customer service, we’ve upgraded internet connectivity at ourMangroveCay,LoweSound,andJFK Retailstoresfroma10Mbpsfiberlineto Starlink’shighspeedsatelliteservice. Reliable internet is essential to our daily operations — from POS transactions to inventory updates and realtime reporting. With Starlink, our stores now benefit from faster speeds, stronger stability,andbetterperformanceduring peak hours. Cheers to better checkout experiences for customers and better systemperformanceforourteams.

PRODUCTIVITY

LeveragingScaleandSkill toImproveYardEfficiency

Recent upgrades to the JFK Warehouse yardhavesignificantlyimprovedhowwe use the space and manage our daily operations Previously, potholes and floodingcausedbypoordrainagelimited ourabilitytofullyutilizetheyard.Withthe repairs now complete, we can accommodate more containers and trucks,helpingusreducedemurragefees from keeping containers on the dock for extendedperiods.

Beyond the repairs, the improved yard layout allows us to better organize containers, trucks, and traffic flow. This positionsustooperateatscale,optimize resources,andenhanceefficiency

Q4 2025 Cost Conscious Star Q4 2025 Cost Conscious Star

As we continue to foster a cost-conscious culture, we invite your ideas each quarter through CBL Cheers Award. The idea with the most cost savings potentialwins.

Here’s the winning Idea for Q4 2025 by Andrew Watkins,WarehouseOrganizer.

We can explore creative promotional approaches that help improve inventory flow while driving customer engagement By packaging products in fresh,engagingwaysandhighlightingthemthrough our existing communication channels, we can increase visibility, boost sellthrough, and ensure continuous rotation of key items, all without additionalmarketingcosts.

Waytogo,Andrew,onyourwinningidea!

2026 Kickoff Meeting & Holiday Party

Tuesday,January20thmarkedthecloseofachallenging2025and opened the door to an ambitious year ahead. During our kickoff meeting, the management team outlined how we will align with Evergreen 2030 through accelerating growth, productivity, and becoming future‑fit. This session reinforced that every team memberplaysacriticalroleinwinninginthemarketanddelivering ourplans.

Tocapofftheweek,wecametogetherforourstaffholidaypartyon Saturday January 24th, the “Sneaker Ball.” It was a wonderful eveningcelebratingourcollectivecontributionsin2025.Theenergy, creativity,andvibeswereunmatched!