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September 12, 2022

Top Things to Know About Alcohol Advertising Rules and the Internet

Among the numerous rules and regulations that suppliers of beverage alcohol have to deal with,…

August 16, 2022

Dispelling the Top 5 DtC Shipping Myths

Direct-to-consumer (DtC) alcohol shipping can at times seem convoluted and increasingly complicated. States continue to…

August 15, 2022

Compliance and Tax Considerations for Cider Producers

The summer months can be ideal for enjoying a hard cider, but it’s always a…

August 9, 2022

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…

July 29, 2022

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…

July 21, 2022

Massachusetts Announces Age Compliance Checks for DtC Shippers

The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission in Massachusetts recently announced that they will be conducting Minimum…

July 19, 2022

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…

July 18, 2022

Three-Tier Distribution Tips for Distillers

The three-tier system is the most prevalent way that spirits are sold in the United…

July 15, 2022

Will the ‘Uniform’ DtC Law Threaten DtC Shipping?

On July 13, the Uniform Law Commission (ULC) voted to approve a model act that…

July 12, 2022

Which Alcoholic Products Can Be DtC Shipped?

More consumers than ever are looking to avail themselves of the market for direct-to-consumer (DtC)…

June 30, 2022

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)…

June 29, 2022

Alcohol Delivery Restrictions: States That Prohibit DtC Alcohol Shipping

The direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping model continues to represent a major opportunity for the beverage alcohol…

June 22, 2022

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….

June 21, 2022

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…

June 17, 2022

Alaska Passes New DtC Alcohol Shipping Laws

On June 16, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed SB 9, an omnibus beverage alcohol bill…

June 2, 2022

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….

May 18, 2022

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,…

May 12, 2022

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…