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2022 Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Mid-Year Report
A lot has changed in the direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine shipping channel since the January release of our Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Report—changes in volume and value
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Can a State Restrict DtC Shipping of Alcohol into Other States?
The legal landscape for direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of alcohol is a hodgepodge of rules and regulations that vary from state to state. This follows the broad
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Massachusetts Announces Age Compliance Checks for DtC Shippers
The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission in Massachusetts recently announced that they will be conducting Minimum Purchase Age Compliance Checks in retail stores and aimed at
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Beer/Malt New Product Registrations Inch Upward in Q2 2022
Smaller product categories in wine and beer/malt lead the way Summer has officially arrived, and with rising temperatures also come rising beverage alcohol product registrations.
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Three-Tier Distribution Tips for Distillers
The three-tier system is the most prevalent way that spirits are sold in the United States. We have compiled a comprehensive state-by-state guide that outlines
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Will the ‘Uniform’ DtC Law Threaten DtC Shipping?
On July 13, the Uniform Law Commission (ULC) voted to approve a model act that could impose significant burdens on businesses engaged in direct-to-consumer (DtC)
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Which Alcoholic Products Can Be DtC Shipped?
More consumers than ever are looking to avail themselves of the market for direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipped beverage alcohol. What was once more a niche market
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New Rules for RTDs in Vermont – Including DtC Shipping
On July 1, 2022, Vermont Act 177 takes effect, creating new ways to sell Ready-to-Drink (RTD) spirits in the state, including permission for distillers to ship
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Compliance Concerns for Importers
Within the three-tier system that governs how alcohol is sold and distributed within the United States, importers are considered a type of supplier. As such,
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What States Do Not Allow Alcohol to be Shipped?
The direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping model is growing in popularity, as the DtC wine channel recently broke the $4 billion per year mark, and 92% of
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How to Manage Sales Tax in DtC Shipping
Managing sales tax obligations can be complex in the direct-to-consumer (DtC) alcohol beverage shipping space. Luckily, Sovos ShipCompliant’s Alex Koral, regulatory general counsel, broke down
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What Should I Know About Certificate of Label Approvals (COLAs)?
Beverage alcohol suppliers and producers selling in the United States typically must obtain Certificate of Label Approvals (COLAs) from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and
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Alaska Passes New DtC Alcohol Shipping Laws
On June 16, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed SB 9, an omnibus beverage alcohol bill that includes new provisions to regulate direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of
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3 Questionable Practices DtC Alcohol Shippers Should Be Wary About
It’s no secret that direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of alcohol is a valuable and growing market. Wineries, breweries, distilleries, and retailers alike have benefited from having
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Marketing Strategy 2022: Key Elements for Successful Wine e-Commerce
By Chloe Cristallini, Marketing Manager for Bloom Studio Recently, one of our webinar attendees asked, “What advice would you give someone who is first starting
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Why Can’t I Ship Alcohol Through the USPS?
Vino drinkers in 48 locales can get their favorite wines shipped direct-to-consumer (DtC) to their home, while beer and liquor aficionados only can have their
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California and Maine Curtail Bills for DtC Spirits Shipping
Despite the broad interest among Americans for direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of beer and spirits, there is clear reluctance among state legislators to change laws to
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Three-Tier System Essentials: Distributor Relationships
When it comes to the three-tier system of beverage alcohol sales, there is perhaps no more important relationship than that between a beverage supplier and