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Direct-to-Consumer Wine Sales: How Winery Competition Is Reshaping Independent Retail Margins
INDUSTRY NEWS

Direct-to-Consumer Wine Sales: How Winery Competition Is Reshaping Independent Retail Margins

DTC wine shipments reached significant growth in recent years, but retailers capture only a slice. Learn how small winery direct sales compete with your store—and strategies to win.

11 min read
TTB Mandatory Recall Authority: What Liquor Store Owners Must Do When Brands Pull Products
INDUSTRY NEWS

TTB Mandatory Recall Authority: What Liquor Store Owners Must Do When Brands Pull Products

TTB's recall authority is changing. Learn what liquor store owners must do when brands pull products, compliance steps, and how to handle voluntary recalls.

11 min read
The 'American Wine' Labeling Debate Is Heating Up: Why Origin Transparency Fights Between Growers and Producers Matter to Your Wine Shelf
INDUSTRY NEWS

The 'American Wine' Labeling Debate Is Heating Up: Why Origin Transparency Fights Between Growers and Producers Matter to Your Wine Shelf

New legislation could change what 'American' wine means on your shelf. Here's what liquor retailers need to know about the labeling debate.

10 min read
Marriott Drops Pepsi for Coke: What Liquor Vendor Negotiation Strategies Independent Stores Can Learn
INDUSTRY NEWS

Marriott Drops Pepsi for Coke: What Liquor Vendor Negotiation Strategies Independent Stores Can Learn

Marriott's 35-year Pepsi switch to Coke reveals key liquor vendor negotiation strategies for independent stores. Learn exclusivity deal tactics now.

11 min read
What TTB Label Approval Delays Mean for Your New Product Pipeline: How Independent Retailers Can Plan Around Federal Compliance Bottlenecks
INDUSTRY NEWS

What TTB Label Approval Delays Mean for Your New Product Pipeline: How Independent Retailers Can Plan Around Federal Compliance Bottlenecks

TTB label approval delays are disrupting new product launches. Learn how independent liquor retailers can plan around compliance bottlenecks.

11 min read
Distressed Liquor Inventory: A Liquor Store Owner's Guide to Capitalizing on Supplier Disruptions
INDUSTRY NEWS

Distressed Liquor Inventory: A Liquor Store Owner's Guide to Capitalizing on Supplier Disruptions

Learn how liquor store owners can profit from distressed liquor inventory during supplier disruptions. Proven strategies for buying bulk inventory liquidation deals.

7 min read
The Micro-Distillery Boom Is Reaching Rural America: What Bed-and-Breakfast Distilleries Mean for Independent Liquor Retailers
INDUSTRY NEWS

The Micro-Distillery Boom Is Reaching Rural America: What Bed-and-Breakfast Distilleries Mean for Independent Liquor Retailers

Micro-distillery competition independent liquor retailers is heating up as rural craft distilleries grow. Here's what smart store owners need to know now.

10 min read
South Africa's Bordeaux Blends Are Back: How to Sell Underrepresented Wine Regions and Diversify Your Shelf
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

South Africa's Bordeaux Blends Are Back: How to Sell Underrepresented Wine Regions and Diversify Your Shelf

Discover how underrepresented wine regions retail marketing can diversify your shelf. South Africa's Bordeaux blends offer proven ROI for liquor stores.

10 min read
Santa Monica Brew Works' World Cup Jumbotron Play: How Liquor Stores Can Ride Major Sporting Events With Watch Parties, Limited Releases, and Timely Promotions
INDUSTRY NEWS

Santa Monica Brew Works' World Cup Jumbotron Play: How Liquor Stores Can Ride Major Sporting Events With Watch Parties, Limited Releases, and Timely Promotions

Learn how liquor store sporting event promotions—watch parties, limited releases & themed bundles—can drive sales during the 2026 World Cup and beyond.

12 min read
Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Federal Home Distilling Ban: What It Means for Your Liquor Store's Competitive Landscape
INDUSTRY NEWS

Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Federal Home Distilling Ban: What It Means for Your Liquor Store's Competitive Landscape

The federal home distilling ban ruling just shook the spirits industry. Here's what liquor store owners need to know about the Fifth Circuit decision and your next moves.

11 min read
Moët's Schiphol Pop-Up Proves Experiential Data Capture Works—Here's How DTC Brands Can Replicate It With Post-Event Email Sequences
INDUSTRY NEWS

Moët's Schiphol Pop-Up Proves Experiential Data Capture Works—Here's How DTC Brands Can Replicate It With Post-Event Email Sequences

Moët's airport pop-up nails experiential marketing email capture DTC brands should steal. Here's the post-event email sequence playbook to turn tastings into revenue.

10 min read
California Wines Trade Tour Returns in May: How to Use Supplier Trips and Trade Events to Source Exclusive Labels That Differentiate Your Store
INDUSTRY NEWS

California Wines Trade Tour Returns in May: How to Use Supplier Trips and Trade Events to Source Exclusive Labels That Differentiate Your Store

The California wines trade tour is back. Learn how supplier trips and wine trade events help liquor store owners source exclusive labels and stand out.

10 min read