General Manager of Coors of Kansas in the late 1970,’, Coors had a market in the state enjoying 60%+ except in the city of Hutchinson, were the Coors share was 44%. Hutchinson was the home of two small beer houses, Coors and Miller. The Miller owner, George, was very aggressive and had done a good job of getting share from Coors. We approached the Coors owner, Kenny, who decided to come pure.
As General Manager of Coors of Kansas in the late 1970s’, Coors enjoyed a 60%+ share of market in the state except in the city of Hutchinson, were the Coors share was 44%. Hutchinson was the home of two small beer houses, Coors and Miller. The Miller owner, George, was very aggressive and had done a good job of getting share from Coors. We approached the Coors owner, Kenny, who decided to sell us his operation and move on.