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WSWA alcohol shipping study shows 25% of adults report no ID checks

Survey conducted with Morning Consult contacted 2,200-plus U.S. adults

January 10, 2024

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), Washington, D.C., released the findings of a new survey conducted in partnership with Morning Consult that measured current alcohol shipping practices, consumer sentiment and purchasing behaviors.

Channel Strategies

Inflationary trends, consumer behavior continues to impact grocery channel

Grocers embrace omnichannel shopping to offer convenience

Lauren Sabetta

January 3, 2024

As inflationary trends continue to impact the grocery channel, experts highlight how supermarkets are employing various strategies to increase market share.

Gopuff, Pure Green launch cold-pressed juice refreshers

Private label juice refreshers available in four varieties

Staff Beverage Industry

December 8, 2023

Gopuff and Pure Green announced the launch of Gopuff x Pure Green Refreshers, a new line of flavor-forward, cold-pressed juice beverages made with functional ingredients. Co-developed by Gopuff and Pure Green, the Refreshers are now available for delivery nationwide, exclusively on Gopuff.

eCommerce benefits from fundamental shift within consumers

Awareness plays key role in consumers use of digital shopping

Jessica Jacobsen

December 5, 2023

More and more shoppers today are exploring the eCommerce channel for beverage purchases as awareness and accessibility are making it easier to navigate.

Direct Wines, WSJ Wine release Wines of the World

November 9, 2023

WSJ Wine and Direct Wines Inc. announced that the Wines of the World Advent Calendar has returned for its fifth season with a unique new design and a variety of sensational wines.

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Mass merchandisers capitalize on grocery items, services

Consumers spending more on food and drink, reducing discretionary spend

Lauren Sabetta

October 26, 2023

As consumers are spending less on discretionary items and more on essentials, experts note that mass merchandisers are capitalizing on value, variety and services.

Culture Wine Co. aims to enhance representation of South African wine in US

Company to offer direct-to-consumer through wine club

Staff Beverage Industry

October 25, 2023

Benicia, Calif.-based Culture Wine Co. launched as the sole importer, wholesaler, eCommerce retailer and wine club in the United States dedicated exclusively to the wines of South Africa. Culture Wine’s goal is to drastically increase the representation and import-value of South African wine in the United States.

Natural Organic Retail at Whole Foods Market

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Natural retailers challenged by inflation, competition

Experts suggest natural retailers promote specialty offerings to appeal to consumers

Lauren Sabetta

October 3, 2023

As today’s consumers look to maximize their dollars on nutritious food and beverages, experts highlight how natural and organic retailers can capitalize on health and wellness trends.

Full Glass Wine Co. acquires Wine Insiders

Company expands its direct-to-consumer wine operations

Staff Beverage Industry

October 2, 2023

Los Angeles-based Full Glass Wine Co., a brand acquisition and management firm focused on direct-to-consumer (DTC) wine, announced the acquisition of Wine Insiders from DRINKS, the pioneering and leading operating system for alcohol eCommerce. The acquisition of Wine Insiders marks the second DTC wine brand purchased by Full Glass Wine Co., founded earlier this year by alcohol industry veteran Louis Amoroso and entrepreneur Neha Kumar, following its purchase of the DTC operating assets of wine and lifestyle brand Winc.com from AMASS Brands Group.

DoorDash expands partnership with ALDI with alcohol delivery

On-demand alcohol delivery now available across 21 states

Staff Beverage Industry

September 19, 2023

DoorDash, San Franciso, and ALDI, Batavia, Ill., expanded their partnership, announcing that consumers can now order on-demand alcohol delivery from more than 1,200 ALDI locations across 21 states on DoorDash. With the addition of ALDI, nearly 80% of DoorDash consumers now can access alcohol through safe, age-verified delivery.