
Hop to It: Lessons from Wine About DtC Shipping
From groceries to clothing, consumers expect convenience—and that includes how they purchase alcohol. While direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping is widely available for wine, beer lags far

From groceries to clothing, consumers expect convenience—and that includes how they purchase alcohol. While direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping is widely available for wine, beer lags far

Believe it or not, there’s more to life than beer. There’s wine, spirits, cider, kombucha, hard seltzers—even non-alcoholic products. But just because a brewery has

Craft beer drinkers want more choices. Brewers want more opportunities. And yet, legal barriers still stand in the way of direct-to-consumer (DtC) beer shipping. The
Sovos ShipCompliant and Brewers Association’s Direct-to-Consumer Beer Shipping Report reinforces benefits direct-to-consumer shipping and highlights inequities with wine market ATLANTA – MARCH 12, 2025 –

The 2025 Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Report offers more than just data—it provides valuable insights into the trends shaping the industry and the factors driving change.

In a shockingly quick turn of events, the Mississippi governor has signed a bill that will enable the direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of wine, making it

In the fall of 2024, New York became the latest state to open its doors to direct-to-consumer (DtC) spirits shipping, marking a significant milestone for

By Tom Wark, Executive Director, National Association of Wine Retailers We are often reminded by the media and those in the wine industry—as well as

The direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine shipping channel faced a storm of challenges in 2024, navigating some of the toughest market conditions in over a decade. As

Sovos and WineBusiness Analytics annual Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Report shows drop as overall wine market downturns ATLANTA – JANUARY 23, 2025 – With declining trends across

Learn why Tennessee’s Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TNABC) is cracking down on ‘agent of the consumer’ sales for DtC wine shippers. The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission

When no one is home to sign for an alcohol delivery, it becomes more than just a minor hiccup for direct-to-consumer (DtC) alcohol shippers. It’s

Discover the top 2025 tax trends reshaping compliance. Learn how AI, real-time data, and new mandates are transforming tax into a strategic advantage.

California’s bottle bill got a major upgrade earlier this year, and it’s changed the rules for wineries, distilleries and beverage distributors in a big way.

Although hard to believe, unclaimed property obligations impact ALL industries, including wineries and other wine clubs. While most companies typically only associate unclaimed property with

Direct-to-consumer (DtC) alcohol shippers are no strangers to navigating a complex regulatory landscape. However, recently, a new challenge has emerged—the rise of retail delivery fees.

When engaging in direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of alcohol, compliance with different state laws is paramount and so keeping up with law changes is critical. In

Sovos’ annual Direct-to-Consumer Spirits Shipping Report underscores an immediate need to expand shipping laws to meet demand and boost spirit sales ATLANTA, OCTOBER 23, 2024