With shifting consumer preferences and a heightened focus on health and wellness, the demand for alternatives to traditional alcoholic beverages has...
Low/No Alcohol—Just a Trend, or Here to Stay?
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Eco-Friendly Wine Packaging is Good for the Environment… and for Business
The wine you’re drinking from a bottle is bad for the environment. That’s why environmentally conscious winemakers are trying to reduce their carbon...
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Wine and Spirits Industry
Over the past few years, many companies have come to recognize the need to address long-standing issues of racism, sexism, homophobia, and other...
Highlights from this Year’s WSWA
After several years of pandemic-induced isolation, the wine and spirits industry finally reconnected in-person at this year’s WSWA Access LIVE...
What We’re Looking Forward to at WSWA Access LIVE
One of the premier events in the beverage alcohol industry is back this year in a reimagined way after a four-year pandemic-related hiatus. The Wine...
The Bank Crisis Hits the Wine Industry
Silicon Valley Bank's collapse has brought scrutiny upon the banking industry. Investors’ fears about banking caused dips in stock markets around...
What the Rise of CBD Means for the Beverage Industry
CBD beverages have become increasingly popular in recent years amidst a renewed interest in personal health and wellness, especially in the wake of...
DTC Wines Sales Are Down for the First Time Since the Pandemic Hit
During the height of the pandemic, wineries were forced to shutter their doors to in-person tastings. To try and recoup revenue losses, vineyards...
How Data Can Help Fuel the Wine Market’s Growth
The year 2023 is ushering in good news for the wine market -- it's finally growing. The growing urban inclination for exotic wine, surging demand...
Top 5 Trends Impacting the Wine & Spirits Industry in 2023
The last several years have been a rollercoaster for many industries, including wine and spirits. And as we head into 2023, that rollercoaster will...
Inventory Analytics: Four Key Sales-Related Metrics to Watch
The ever-increasing digitization of the distribution business is generating ever-increasing amounts of data – and making it harder to discern which...
Inventory Analytics: Two Sets of Metrics that Really Matter
Distribution is an intensely competitive business and inventory is key to determining profitability. Applying advanced analytics to inventory...
Consumers Are Drinking With Their Eyes: Wine Labels Dominate Buying Motivation
Wine labels are becoming a dominating factor for consumers when deciding which wine to buy in stores. Wine drinkers want more clarity with their...
Despite Plunging Stock Market, Premium Wine Sales Are Up
Despite the turbulent stock market, one thing that has remained stable is baby boomers’ love for premium wine. Sales of bottles of wine priced at...
It’s Not The Wine: Your Bottles Really Are Interacting With Each Other
Millennials are accustomed to pulling out their phones and scanning QR codes, whether it’s to read a menu at a restaurant or to learn more about a...
What a Successful RTD Cocktail Looks Like
Making their entrance in the market only six years ago, RTD (ready-to-drink) cocktails have grown to become one of alcohol’s biggest success...
How Distributors are Using Analytics to Tackle New Challenges
The past few years have been particularly volatile for the beverage alcohol industry, with many companies forced to abruptly change their business...
How to Ace this Year’s OND
Everyone knows that October-November-December (OND) is a critical time of year for companies selling wine, spirits, and beer. OND is rapidly...
Like Everything Else, the Cost of Wine is Going Up
The average consumer knows that when they walk into the grocery store, they will pay more for items like eggs and chicken. Now they can add wine to...
Say Goodbye To Wines Under $11
Wines priced under $11 are seeing double-digit drops in volume in the US -- upwards of 10%. "I don't see heavy production companies that manufacture...