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DtC Shipping Essentials: Age Verification for Alcohol Shipments
Preventing alcohol sales to minors is a fundamental responsibility for any business in the beverage alcohol industry. It is illegal in every state to sell
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What are the DtC Beer Shipping Laws by State?
Direct-to-consumer (DtC) beer shipping laws require abiding by the rules of the destination state. While those rules can be similar from one state to the
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Ohio to Permit DtC Shipping for Larger-Scale Wineries
As direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of alcohol has become an increasingly valuable market for suppliers and manufacturers over the last many years, regulatory restrictions in states
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DtC Essentials: How to Get Your Alcohol Shipping License
Entering the direct-to-consumer (DtC) alcohol shipping market is an exciting opportunity to expand your business’s reach and serve customers directly. However, shipping directly to consumers
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How to Label Direct-to-Consumer (DtC)-Shipped Alcohol Boxes
When it comes to direct-to-consumer (DtC)-shipped alcohol boxes, there are requirements from all destination states to label all such boxes to announce that they contain
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The Data: Wine DtC Shipments and Off-Premise Retail (May 2021 Special Report)
Wine direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipments continue to shift as the marketplace works to regain stability after a difficult economic year. Staying mindful of marketplace data will
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How to Streamline Your Wine Shipping With UPS and FedEx
Wineries that use FedEx or UPS to print shipping labels for beverage alcohol packages can integrate with ShipCompliant to streamline the fulfillment process. This means:
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Can Retailers Do Direct-to-Consumer (DtC) Wine Shipping?
The demand among retailers and consumers for interstate direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine shipping is growing, further bolstered in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Retailer DtC
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New Bipartisan Bill Could Lift Ban on USPS Alcohol Shipping
On May 18, 2021, congressional bi-partisan co-sponsors introduced the USPS Shipping Equity Act, a bill that would allow the Postal Service to ship beverage alcohol
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Kansas Now Requires Licenses for All Fulfillment Houses in DtC Wine Shipments
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed HB 2137 into law on May 19, 2021, establishing new regulations affecting the direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine shipments in the state.
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Cheers to 2021: Sovos ShipCompliant Wine Summit Recap
Last month, Sovos ShipCompliant hosted its 16th annual Wine Summit. The virtual event featured sessions and keynotes devoted to regulatory updates, education and how the
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How Recent Product Registration Online (PRO) Renewal Enhancements Simplify Workflows
Sovos ShipCompliant recently announced new Product Registration Online (PRO) renewal enhancements that will help suppliers and states ensure even more efficient workflows. With these changes,
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DtC Wine Shippers have Increased Permitted Volume in Oregon and Wyoming
Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed SB 406 into law on May 21, 2021, more than doubling the amount DtC winer Shippers with permits may ship
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The Data: Wine DtC Shipments and Off-Premise Retail (April 2021 Special Report)
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
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Alabama is Latest State to Permit Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping
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
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Tennessee Set to Impose Regulations on Fulfillment Houses in DtC Wine Shipments
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
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Kansas Economic Nexus Has Uncertain Effect on DtC Wine Shippers
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
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Evolution Towards a Better Beer Distribution System for All
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