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Pandemic conditions boost eCommerce, beverage sales

Beverage category, alcohol sales thrive in 2020

November 24, 2020

Already on the rise, eCommerce purchasing is proliferating during the pandemic. The beverage market has pulled ahead as an emerging leader as alcohol brands embrace online platfoms.

2020 Craft Beer Report:Craft beer focus shifts during COVID-19

Craft beer volume down 8%

Barbara Harfmann

November 18, 2020

Due to COVID-19, the independent craft beer market is seeing product volume declines of around 8 percent. Yet, craft brewers have been able to invest in new platforms and modes of selling. Those utilizing eCommerce and offering enhanced to-go offerings and food are reinventing themselves to drive growth.

Encompass, Orchestra acquire Handoff app

Alcohol delivery startup taps into direct-to-consumer market

November 11, 2020

Newly combined technology providers, Encompass Technologies + Orchestra Software announced that they have acquired Denver-based alcohol delivery startup Handoff. This acquisition furthers the company’s mission to digitally connect all tiers of the beverage industry, from first ingredients to last sip.

Warehouse

Software solutions drive accuracy, efficiency within beverage warehouses

eCommerce trends place greater demand of warehouse software

Jessica Jacobsen

October 29, 2020

As beverage warehouses balance SKU proliferation and omnichannel shopping patterns, facility managers are turning to software solutions to ensure that accuracy and efficiency needs are met.

Channel Strategies

Mass merchandisers capitalize on ease, convenience

Strategic product placement, eCommerce complements are driving sales

Sarah Graybill

October 29, 2020

As eCommerce shopping rates are on the rise, experts note that mass merchandisers that capitalize on strategic product placement, variety, and ease of locating and purchasing product will come out on top.

Packaging Equipment

Plastic bottles adapt to today’s beverage trends

Flexible machinery necessary to support beverage delivery

Jessica Jacobsen

October 20, 2020

With eCommerce and functional beverages on the rise, plastic bottle manufacturers are adapting to ensure efficacy remains for beverage brands.

Infographic: Survey reveals unique holiday season for 2020

Bacardi’s survey highlights role cocktails will play in holidays this year

October 16, 2020

As the country prepares for housebound holidays, Americans will be ditching traditional festivities and embracing new adaptations.

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Beverage leaders exhibit agility, resilience

Beverage community protects frontline workers while accelerating eCommerce, technology advancements

Jessica Jacobsen

October 1, 2020

When day-to-day life changed throughout the United States in March, beverage market leaders had to step into action to protect their frontline workers while preserving business operations.

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eCommerce, COVID-19 boost need for voice-picking

Voice-picking technology enables efficiency, safe distancing

Sarah Graybill

September 29, 2020

A boost in eCommerce in combination with increased need for social distancing in operations has prompted a greater need for automated technologies, including voice picking. New technologies enable more safety, greater efficiency and an outlook for advancement.

Channel Strategies

Sales shifts prompt changes within convenience channel

Despite dip in overall beverage sales, various categories performing well in c-stores

Sarah Graybill

August 25, 2020

In the midst of the pandemic, consumer-purchasing patterns have shifted, impacting convenience stores sales and product offerings. Despite these changes, the channel is harnessing opportunities for future success.