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The Next Era of DtC Wine Shipping Starts Now
By Andrew Adams, Editor, Wine Analytics Report The winery market has entered the next era of DtC wine shipping, where we saw total shipments for
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Industry Reflections on the 2023 Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Report
In the month following the release of the 2023 Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Report, several other data snapshots of the wine industry were also published. In
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DtC Spirits Shipping Continues to be Beverage Alcohol Industry Priority
Sovos ShipCompliant attended the recent American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) Convention. Celebrating its 10th year, ACSA once again brought together “distillers and suppliers to harness
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How to Manage Alcohol Market Innovation and Avoid Sales to Minors
If you ask a beverage alcohol regulator what their biggest concern is, nine times out of ten, you’ll hear about efforts to prevent sales to
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Recent Illinois, Texas Bills Would Extend DtC Shipping Permissions
A recently introduced Texas senate bill (TX SB752) would extend direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping permissions in the Lone Star state for both spirits and beer. These
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Spirits New Product Registrations End Q4 Strong with 9.8% Growth
Across all categories, the number of 2022 registrations showed a 2.3% increase compared to 2021 Winter brings cooler temperatures across the U.S., but beverage alcohol
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Is Direct-to-Consumer Spirits and Cider Shipping on the Horizon for New York?
Updated February 3, 2023 There’s a chance New York may soon allow direct-to-consumer spirits and cider shipping. Last Wednesday, New York Senators James Skoufis (D-
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Trade Practice Reform and the TTB
Just about a year ago, the Treasury Department published a report on competition in the beverage alcohol industry, which posited several ways to reform federal
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Top Takeaways: 2023 Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Report
Sovos ShipCompliant recently released the 2023 Direct-to-Consumer (DtC) Wine Shipping Report with our partner, Wines Vines Analytics. This look-back at 2022 is the most comprehensive,
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Supreme Court Denies Cert on Retailer DtC Shipping – What Does That Mean?
On Monday, January 9, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a petition to hear an appeal of B-21 v. Bauer, a case revolving around the issue
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Age Verification Reminders for DtC Shippers
States have recently announced an uptick in age verification checks, including Massachusetts, which will be focusing on direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine shippers through the end of
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5 Highlights from the First Annual DtC Spirits Shipping Report
Sovos ShipCompliant recently released the first annual Direct-to-Consumer Spirits Shipping Report, in partnership with the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA). The report features in-depth analysis
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Proposition 125 Passes in Colorado
The results are in—Coloradoans will soon be able to purchase wine in more stores than ever before. Proposition 125 allows for “grocery stores, convenience stores
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Is Delaware DtC Wine Shipping Right Around the Corner?
Delaware State Rep. Mike Smith (R-Pike Creek Valley) plans to introduce legislation that will open up direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine shipping to Delawareans. Currently, state residents
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Beverage Alcohol Regulation in 2022 – A Year in Review
As 2022 draws to a close, it’s time to look back and reflect on the year that was. For beverage alcohol regulation, 2022 saw an
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How Can Direct-to-Consumer and Three-Tier Complement One Another?
Historically, the three-tier and direct-to-consumer (DtC) channels for beverage alcohol have operated independently, sometimes even viewing the other as competition. But in reality, there are
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QR Code Regulations in the Beverage Alcohol Industry
By Robert M. Tobiassen, President of the National Association of Beverage Importers, Inc. (NABI) QR codes are not new to beverage alcohol labeling, but they’re
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RTD Cocktails and the Law
Everywhere you look these days, it feels like there’s a new ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail on the market. These products have taken the beverage alcohol market