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States Are Looking to Expand DtC Spirits & Beer Availability
2024 is shaping up to be a banner year for legislative efforts related to the direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of beverage alcohol. While these proposed laws
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How Producers Can Build a DtC Shipping Market
Direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping has become one of the leading sales models for businesses of all sizes and in all markets. The idea of connecting directly
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Key Findings from the 2024 DtC Beer Shipping Report
This March, Sovos ShipCompliant released the fourth annual Direct-to-Consumer Beer Shipping Report in partnership with the Brewers Association. The DtC beer shipping report features exclusive
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Florida HR 583 Set to Uncork Larger Format Wine Bottles
This bill was signed into law on March 28, 2024 and takes effect July 1, 2024. Florida wine lovers could soon enjoy a bigger selection
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Washington Wine the Positive Exception
By Andrew Adams, Editor, Wine Analytics Report With another year of winery direct-to-consumer shipments tallied and analyzed, the state of Washington was the only major
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Is Beverage Alcohol Self-Distribution the Next Big Thing?
A number of recent lawsuits filed by beverage alcohol producers have raised new interest in self-distribution rights, an often-overlooked area of the industry. Self-distribution is
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2024 DtC Wine Shipping Report – Top Takeaways
Sovos ShipCompliant recently released the 2024 Direct-to-Consumer (DtC) Wine Shipping Report with our partner, WineBusiness Analytics. This look-back at 2023 is the most comprehensive, complete
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Turning Headwinds into Tailwinds at DTCWS
I had the pleasure and privilege of attending the 2024 Direct to Consumer (DTC) Wine Symposium (DTCWS) to speak on the past and future of the
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Two Potential DtC Shipping Rule Changes We’re Tracking for 2024
2024 has not yet begun but there are some potential upcoming regulatory changes affecting the direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine shipping market that we’re already tracking. The
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The Biggest Beverage Alcohol Regulatory Changes of the Year
As 2023 comes to a close, now is a great time to review the regulatory changes that impacted the beverage alcohol industry this year. From
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Preparing for Changing DtC Wine Shipping Market Regulations in 2024
With 2024 just around the corner, it’s necessary to review upcoming regulations that are set to impact wineries and other producers in the direct-to-consumer (DtC)
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How the Beverage Alcohol Industry Prioritizes DEI Initiatives
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have quickly become staples for numerous businesses across industries. The beverage alcohol industry is also demonstrating that these efforts
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Federal Court Rejects Washington’s Attempt to Dismiss DtC Lawsuit
In late October, the District Court of Eastern Washington rejected an effort by the state to dismiss a lawsuit challenging its prohibition on direct-to-consumer (DtC)
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Consumers with Buying Power Want DtC Beer Shipping
Direct-to-consumer (DtC) beer shipping has remained out of reach for beer enthusiasts who crave the convenience of having their favorite brews delivered right to their
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Is Artificial Intelligence the Right Mixer for Beverage Alcohol?
It’s hard to avoid headlines discussing artificial intelligence (AI) these days, whether it’s how ChatGPT is being used in court cases or how teachers must
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2nd Annual DtC Spirits Shipping Report Sees Rise in Consumer Demand
Sovos ShipCompliant recently released its second annual Direct-to-Consumer Spirits Shipping Report, in partnership with the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA). In just its second year,
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Wineries and Distilleries Must Register for the CA Bottle Bill Now
On January 1, 2024, wines and spirits sold in California will become subject to the state’s Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act, or bottle bill.
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2023 Beverage Alcohol Summit Takeaways
The two-day 2023 Sovos ShipCompliant Beverage Alcohol Summit virtual event included a wide variety of speakers covering topics that affect every level of the industry.