Articles Tagged with ''eCommerce''

Consumer shopping demands begin to stabilize

Alcohol category continues to post strong gains

April 14, 2020

Across geographies, consumer demand appears to be beginning to stabilize toward previous year trends, although in some categories demand is significantly higher or lower than the previous year, according to recent information from Information Resources Inc. (IRI), Chicago.

Total trips, basket size remain up as consumers continue stockpiling

Spirits category sales up more than 60 percent in week ending March 22

April 6, 2020

In the United States, IRI National Consumer Panel data shows customers are both making more trips and buying larger baskets in the most recent two weeks. Both pantry stocking and smaller quick trips were up significantly.

Southern Glazer’s launches online hub to navigate pandemic

Website provides resources to trade customers, hospitality industry

March 31, 2020

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Miami and Dallas, announced it has launched an online hub for trade customers, providing timely updates and important resources to help businesses in the hospitality industry navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

Drizly, BevMo! expand alcohol delivery to new California markets

Expansion of partnership accelerated amid current environment

March 31, 2020

Boston-based Drizly announced an expanded partnership with BevMo!, a West Coast specialty beverage retailer, that more than doubles the number of the chain’s locations on Drizly.

Alcohol brands partner with eMeals to drive online, in-store sales

BrandBuilder program showcases weekly, special occasion menu pairings

February 10, 2020

Alcohol brands including Bacardi, Jackson Family Wines and Francis Ford Coppola Winery are partnering with digital meal planning service eMeals, Birmingham, Ala., to build online and digitally influenced grocery revenues. Strategies include menu pairings that place branded wine, beer and spirits recommendations as options on the weekly eMeals shopping list.

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Retailers embrace omnichannel marketplace

Growth of eCommerce bodes well for beverages

Jennifer Storelli

December 16, 2019

Grocery retailers were thought to be somewhat protected from the threat of eCommerce. Amazon’s entrance into the market, however, brought the threat to life.

Heritage Distilling Spirits Advent Calendar

Beverage brands leverage holiday campaigns to spread cheer

Brands boost holiday sales via in-store promotions, eCommerce

December 13, 2019

Heritage Distilling releases advent calendar. Drizly's eCommerce network expands. share the holiday “cheers” with their vegan and dairy-free pals. ALDI now delivers drinks store-to-door. Caledonia Spirits has assembled a sweet set-up for gin lovers.

Beverage brands capitalize on magic of the holidays

Brands get in the ‘spirit’ by releasing holiday packaging, festive TV ads

Barbara Harfmann

December 12, 2019

Wishing you a safe and memorable holiday season, and remember to “enjoy responsibly.”

7-Eleven adds voice-ordering to 7NOW delivery service

Consumer can access eCommerce platform through Google Home, Amazon Echo

November 19, 2019

7-Eleven Inc., Irving, Texas, continues to redefine convenience retailing with the launch of 7Voice, which allows customers to place an order through its 7NOW delivery app via the voice-controlled Google Home and Amazon Echo systems.

Mass merchandisers focus on grocery, pickup options

Bottled water, craft beer and emerging ready-to-drink beverages popular solutions for channel