Category: Beverage Alcohol

In April, 2020, Kentucky passed HB 415, which established new rules permitting the direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of alcoholic beverages. Early on December 14, 2020, the

How do I know if the new economic nexus sales tax rules in Illinois apply to my business? Illinois recently implemented new sales tax rules

So, you’re thinking about direct-to-consumer (DtC) beer shipping. But first, what exactly do we mean when we talk about DtC beer shipping? Well, traditionally, alcohol

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

A recent law change in West Virginia means that licensed direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine shippers are now able to reach more of the state’s residents. In

Expanding into new states can be great for your business’ growth, but it comes with added intricacy. Because each state has the authority to regulate

By Tom Wark, Executive Director, National Association of Wine Retailers No one who pays attention to the ongoing political and legal battles over direct-to-consumer (DtC)

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

Commerce7 General Manager Zach Kamphuis has been tracking performance of the direct-to-consumer wine channel during COVID-19. The data shows some unexpected findings about what changes

Consumer buying patterns have drastically changed this year, affecting the beverage alcohol industry in many ways. The pandemic has shifted what consumers are buying, where,

Do you have questions about the rules, regulations, and compliance requirements of the beverage alcohol industry? This series, Ask Alex, is a perfect opportunity to

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

In a recent blog post penned by Alex Koral, Sovos announced that the Streamlined Sales Tax™ (SST) Governing Board authorized a new contract with SST

Love it or loathe it, social media can be an essential component of any business’ marketing strategy. Both organic and paid social media can be

Under the latest Streamlined Sales Tax™ Agreement, direct-to-consumer shippers of alcoholic beverages can soon get increased support, including compensation and audit protections, for using approved

Direct-to-consumer (DtC) is a phrase that can encompass many things: tasting room sales, retailers sales, sampling and festival sales. But, DtC shipping is the shipping