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As the global pandemic slowly eases, wine producers, retailers and consumers continue to be impacted by fluctuations in wine direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipments. Watching marketplace data is critical to understanding how the industry can keep up with change and account for evolving market needs. Nielsen is collaborating with Wines Vines Analytics and Sovos ShipCompliant to provide […]

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed HB 437 into law on May 13, 2021, making Alabama the latest state to legalize direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine shipping. With this step, only Delaware, Mississippi and Utah continue to prohibit this popular and valuable means of selling wine. Alabama’s new DtC law will not become effective until August 1, 2021. […]

On May 6, 2021, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed HB 742 into law, establishing a slew of new provisions affecting the direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of wine in the state. These provisions, however, will not become effective until January 1, 2022. While the bill does impose several new restrictions and requirements on businesses involved in DtC […]

Kansas became the latest state to adopt effective economic nexus rules after the state legislature overrode a Governor’s veto to pass SB 50. The new law becomes effective on July 1, 2021, to apply to sales made after that date. Under the new economic nexus law, remote sellers will face sales tax liability on their […]

By Marc Sorini Marc Sorini is General Counsel for the Brewers Association. Prior to joining the BA, he represented small and independent craft brewers for over two decades as a partner with McDermott Will & Emery law firm, representing the BA and its predecessor organization, the Brewers Association of America (BAA). Sorini’s accolades include Go-To […]

Both beer and spirits new product registrations continue to see positive growth in Q1 2021 The past year has seen drastic changes in consumer buying patterns, with variation in what is being purchased, where and how often, impacting the beverage alcohol industry in many ways. Sovos ShipCompliant reviewed data from our Product Registration Online (PRO) […]

Direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping has increased in popularity over the years, and has been very successful in the wine industry. Unfortunately for retailers shipping DtC, they have not been able to enjoy the same level of success due to a much more limited map. But as DtC shipping continues to grow in popularity retailers are trying […]

Last year, wine shipments to consumers reached a record $3.7 billion, with a 27% year-over-year increase in direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipment volume. With no indication of slowing down, wineries must ensure that they utilize the right tools to protect their bottom line, collect the right tax rates and ensure compliance on every transaction. Implementing real-time software […]

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 50 into law on April 19, which makes Florida the latest state to adopt economic nexus rules to impose a sales tax liability on remote sellers, including direct-to-consumer (DtC) shippers of wine. Unlike most other states, Florida does not currently require DtC wine shippers to assume a sales tax […]

Fluctuation in the wine market is not showing any signs of easing as producers, retailers and consumers continue to navigate the impacts of a global pandemic. It has never been so critical to keep a pulse on marketplace data given these shifting dynamics. Nielsen is collaborating with Wines Vines Analytics and Sovos ShipCompliant to provide […]

Sovos ShipCompliant recently released the first-ever 2021 Direct-to-Consumer (DtC) Beer Shipping Report in partnership with the Brewers Association. This report features exclusive data from two surveys, both consumer and industry perspectives, documenting the state of DtC craft beer sales and shipping. 2020 brought unprecedented challenges to the brewing industry and beer lovers alike. Due to […]

It’s an exciting time for brewers and distillers entering the DtC shipping market. The wine industry has been utilizing this market for years, growing it to a $3.7 billion industry annually. But, this opportunity comes with added concerns and regulatory requirements. From licensing to managing restrictions on how much an individual consumer can purchase in […]

The wine market continues to be in flux as producers, retailers and consumers navigate the impacts of a global pandemic. Keeping a pulse on marketplace data has never been so important given these shifting dynamics. Nielsen is collaborating with Wines Vines Analytics and Sovos ShipCompliant to provide a much more comprehensive view of the U.S. […]

On March 12, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed HB 415 into effect, providing some very welcome updates to the state’s direct-to-consumer (DtC) alcohol shipping laws. The biggest reform provided by the recently signed bill is the removal of a provision that previously prohibited DtC alcohol shippers from using third-party fulfillment houses to help with their […]

By Andrew Adams Andrew Adams is the editor of the Wine Analytics Report and a regular contributor to Wine Business Monthly magazine. Adams grew up in the city of Sonoma, Calif., and graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in journalism. In addition to working at daily newspapers for more than a decade, Adams worked for […]

Recently, lawmakers in Tennessee introduced proposed legislation that would prohibit the use of fulfillment houses by direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine shippers for their sales to the state. If passed, this legislation could severely hamper the ability of DtC wine shippers to service the state, cutting off Tennessee consumers from accessing wineries of all sizes. However impactful […]

The wine market is in greater flux than ever as producers, retailers and consumers navigate the impacts of a global pandemic. Keeping a pulse on marketplace data has never been so important given these shifting dynamics. Nielsen is collaborating with Wines Vines Analytics and Sovos ShipCompliant to provide a much more comprehensive view of the […]

Consumer buying patterns have drastically changed over the past year, affecting the beverage alcohol industry in many ways. The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted what consumers are buying, where, and how often. Sovos ShipCompliant has examined data from our Product Registration Online (PRO) tool to see just how much consumers’ buying patterns have influenced producers’ new […]