December 13, 2024
California Bottle Bill: Compliance Updates for Wine and Spirits
California’s bottle bill got a major upgrade earlier this year, and it’s changed the rules…
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California Bottle Bill: Compliance Updates for Wine and Spirits
California’s bottle bill got a major upgrade earlier this year, and it’s changed the rules…
December 12, 2024
Unclaimed Property Compliance: What Wineries and Wine Clubs Need to Know
Although hard to believe, unclaimed property obligations impact ALL industries, including wineries and other wine…
December 5, 2024
Navigating Retail Delivery Fees: A Guide for DtC Alcohol Sellers
Direct-to-consumer (DtC) alcohol shippers are no strangers to navigating a complex regulatory landscape. However, recently,…
November 13, 2024
DtC Shipping Laws: Key Updates for Alcohol Shippers
When engaging in direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of alcohol, compliance with different state laws is paramount…
October 23, 2024
Why It’s Time to Reform DtC Shipping Laws for Craft Spirits
While wine lovers have enjoyed the convenience of direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping for nearly two decades,…
August 27, 2024
2024 Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Mid-Year Report
The direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine shipping channel has seen a continuation of movement tracked in the…
August 21, 2024
Craft Distillers Are Struggling; Why Not DtC?
As craft distillers work to grow their business and market presence, they must contend with…
August 21, 2024
New Alaska DtC Rules Set to Take Effect
A new regulatory framework for direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of beverage alcohol in Alaska is set…
August 21, 2024
New York Enacts DtC Shipping for Spirits and Ciders
Spirits, ciders and meads added to the list of products that are permitted to be shipped direct-to-consumer (DtC) in New York.
July 3, 2024
The Prospects and Perils of AI in Beverage Alcohol
I recently had the privilege of speaking on a panel at the National Conference of…
June 27, 2024
Shifting Focus: How to Make Wine Country Interesting to Millennials
Guest blog written by Susan DeMatei, President, WineGlass Marketing WineGlass Marketing recently conducted a study…
June 20, 2024
New York Poised to Expand DtC Shipping
The New York legislature recently passed A3132A, a bill that will expand the range of…
May 21, 2024
19th Annual Wine Summit: Highlights and Takeaways
Over May 8-9, Sovos ShipCompliant hosted its 19th annual Wine Summit. For two days, wine…
May 16, 2024
Alcohol Labels: 3 Things You Need to Know
Often, the first thing you notice about a beverage alcohol product is the label. The…
May 3, 2024
Talking Wine DtC Shipping to Brewers
Why is it that direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of wine is available nearly nationwide, but is…
April 17, 2024
3 Reasons Craft Beer Drinkers Want DtC Shipping
While only 11 states and D.C. allow direct-to-consumer (DtC) beer shipping, more than half of…
April 17, 2024
States Are Looking to Expand DtC Spirits & Beer Availability
2024 is shaping up to be a banner year for legislative efforts related to the…
March 21, 2024
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…