Articles Tagged with ''eCommerce''

Drizly teams with 7-Eleven to offer on-demand alcohol delivery

1,200+ convenience stores in 11 states equipped with eCommerce app

November 16, 2021

Drizly, Boston, announced its collaboration with 7-Eleven, Irving, Texas, to deliver alcohol to adults of legal drinking age in under 60 minutes from more than 1,200 7-Eleven stores. Following a successful pilot program with 190 stores, more than 1,200 7-Eleven stores across Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Virginia and Washington state now offer delivery through Drizly.

ReserveBar to acquire Minibar Delivery

Companies plan to link retailers, technology, partners and more

November 9, 2021

ReserveBar, Ridgefield, Conn., has agreed to acquire New York-based Minibar Delivery, a leading marketplace featuring on-demand delivery of wine, spirits, beer, ready-to-drink cocktails, mixers and more. Minibar Delivery facilitates these deliveries by partnering with more than 2,800 retail partner locations nationwide, including independent liquor stores and iconic national brands such as 7-Eleven. The acquisition accelerates ReserveBar's expansion of its retailer fulfillment network and planned introduction of on-demand delivery capabilities.

Channel Strategies

Mass merchandisers capitalize on one-stop-shop format, eCommerce

Physical retail continues to play a crucial role in omnichannel shopping habits

Lauren Sabetta

October 22, 2021

As consumers are likely to do more of a mix of in-store and online shopping, mass merchandisers are making substantial investments to expand online coverage, services and capabilities.

Channel Strategies

Dedicated shoppers keep natural and organic channel afloat

eCommerce options add more convenience for shoppers

Jennifer Storelli

September 21, 2021

Although the pandemic produced a mixed bag of results for the natural and organic channel, experts note that shoppers remain loyal to these retailers because of its curated selection of products.

Between Drinks

Canned cocktails steal some of seltzers thunder

Ready-to-drink share growing 15% on Drizly

Barbara Harfmann

August 16, 2021

How and where consumers are purchasing their alcohol continues to shift, with eCommerce continuing to drive sales. Although hard seltzers have been king of the beverage industry the past three years, ready-to-drink canned cocktails now are outpacing the category.

Meritage Coffee

August 9, 2021

Focused on the eCommerce space, Meritage Coffee debuted its super-premium coffee that is 100% Organic and Fair Trade certified.

Online tea company delivers ethically sourced African tea blends

Black-owned, woman-owned and veteran-owned Cured Leaves Tea Co. offer yoga, break work, tea workshops

June 7, 2021

Cured Leaves Tea Co., Baltimore, launched its online tea company to offer top-quality loose-leaf teas carefully cultivated and ethically sourced from the heart of Africa and mindfully blended for the ultimate tea drinking experience, it says.

Direct-to-consumer models expanding through eCommerce market

Wholesale community reaping benefits of digital mobility

Jessica Jacobsen

June 7, 2021

When it comes to eCommerce, consumers continue to index increased usage. As eCommerce’s influence grows, beverage-makers and wholesalers also are seeing the benefits direct-to-consumer and digital ecosystems can offer.

Between Drinks

Post-COVID, consumers plans to return to on-premise neighborhood restaurants

Rum surges in popularity with piña colada, mojito top cocktails

Barbara Harfmann

May 20, 2021

Post-COVID-19, experts note that the “size of the prize” opportunity in the on-premise channel are huge. When making cocktails, rum is surging in popularity as the spirit of choice in piña coladas, mojitos and Margaritas.

Matthews Automations introduces NEXUS warehouse execution system

Web-based software helps beverage brands with eCommerce fulfillment

May 3, 2021

Matthews Automation Solutions recently introduced its NEXUS Warehouse Execution System (WES).

On Demand In Beverage Industry’s annual State of the Industry: The Alcohol Beverage Market, analysts at S&D Insights LLC delve into these trends and how they’re shaping the industry.