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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...
The Most Popular Drinks at the Hottest Summer Destinations
As summer begins, liquor stores and bars in destination towns are getting ready to place large orders and stock up. But depending on the summer town...
This Year’s Hottest Vintage? NFTs
Nearly half of millennial millionaires place 25% of their wealth in cryptocurrencies, according to CNBC's 2021 Millionaire Survey. And since all the...
All The “Cool Kids” Are Investing In Wine
Traditional thinkers may envision a solid investment as a house, stocks, or a fine piece of art. But the "cool kids" know the best investments are...
On Social Media, Wine Country Is The Entire Planet
Traditional wine regions always felt like family communities. Vintners would share trade secrets and tips, commiserate during lousy crop years, and...
Millennials Aren’t Drinking Enough Wine
Even a pandemic couldn't make millennials drink more wine. "In prior reports, we noted that the falling interest in wine among younger consumers,...