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The Latest on Retailer Direct-to-Consumer (DtC) Shipping
Retailer direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping still has a way to go in terms of being as widely accepted as DtC wine shipping. However, there has been
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The Data: Wine DtC Shipments and Off-Premise Retail (August 2021 Special Report)
Fall is here and the wine direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipments landscape has adapted to the “new normal” of the pandemic. Staying mindful of marketplace data will
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Wine New Product Registrations Show Continued Growth Over 2020
Sparkling product registrations leads the way, with 23% spike in Q3 2021 As the summer months wind down, beverage alcohol consumers are not halting their
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What Are the Alcohol Importer DtC Shipping Laws?
Direct-to-consumer (DtC) alcohol shipping laws vary from state to state, and that fact holds true for importers looking to enter the DtC business. While importers
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Wine Retailer Interstate Shipping and the Courts: An Update
By Tom Wark, Executive Director, National Association of Wine Retailers The effort to open more states for interstate wine retailer-to-consumer shipments is multi-pronged. One prong—perhaps the
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Nevada Restricts Residents’ Rights to Receive DtC Shipments of Alcohol
Earlier this year, SB 307 was enacted in Nevada, effectively eliminating the right for Nevada residents to receive direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipments of beer and spirits
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DtC Shipping Essentials: Tax Determination and Reporting
Direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of alcohol requires producers, shippers and retailers to stay compliant with numerous rules and regulations. Tax determination and reporting is one of
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Economic Nexus and the DtC Alcohol Shipper
As states have adopted new economic nexus laws over the last several years, vastly expanding whom states can make responsible for sales taxes obligations, direct-to-consumer
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What are the Direct-to-Consumer (DtC) Cider Shipping Laws by State?
DtC cider shipping can be complicated in that whether a state permits it often depends on how a state defines “cider.” Ciders are a general
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Out-of-State Retailers May Not Ship Wine to Idaho
A recent review by the state of Idaho Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) division’s legal team has conclusively determined that out-of-state retailers have no permission to
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The Data: Wine DtC Shipments and Off-Premise Retail (July 2021 Special Report)
Summer is winding down and the wine landscape continues to fluctuate in response to the pandemic. Staying mindful of marketplace data will ensure the industry
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DtC Shipping Essentials: Alcohol Not of Own Production
Understanding brand ownership and self-production requirements We’ve previously discussed how direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of alcohol has numerous requirements and regulations for producers and retailers. Everything
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Texas Set to Implement Major Changes to Alcohol License Types and Fees
A review of the passage of House Bill 1545, also known as the 2019 TABC Sunset Bill, has compelled the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC)
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What Are the Retailer DtC Shipping Laws?
Direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping continues to grow in popularity, something that has not gone unnoticed by retailers. While alcohol producers enjoy broad access to the DtC
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DtC Shipping Essentials: Brand Label Registration
Brand label registration is an essential part of the process of selling alcohol. And while many suppliers are aware of these requirements for three-tier distribution,
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Spirit New Product Registrations Surge 112% Over Last Year
Wine and beer new product registrations also see positive growth in Q2 2021 The beverage alcohol industry continues to fluctuate as it accounts for varying
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2021 Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Mid-Year Report
Following the January release of our annual Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Report in partnership with Wines Vines Analytics, consumers continue to make changes in how they
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What are the DtC Wine Shipping Laws By State?
Most states allow direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine shipping. However, you must follow the rules of the destination state when doing it. States can have varying requirements