On February 20, 2026, in a victory for American beer, wine, and spirits importers, the Supreme Court in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, 607 US ____, Slip Op., February 20, 2026 (“Learning Resources”) struck down President Trump’s imposition of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic...

Why Less Visitation to Wine Country is Everyone's Problem Wineries with tasting rooms know all too well that foot traffic is shrinking. But it was our clients without a hospitality arm who got us thinking: how important is the on-site channel to the wine industry as a whole? Maybe we’re just...

There are multiple paths to get started in wine sales. By Karen M. Wetzel As a wine industry career coach, I find that wine sales roles are highly desired. But given the differences between supplier and distributor sales positions, it can be hard to determine which might be best for you. Before we...

March 18th – This year, for the first time, the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is holding a virtual graduation ceremony for graduates who achieved their WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines in 2019/20. The virtual graduation, which takes place today, is hosted by WSET CEO Ian Harris with addresses...

March 18th – This year, for the first time, the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is holding a virtual graduation ceremony for graduates who achieved their WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines in 2019/20. The virtual graduation, which takes place today, is hosted by WSET CEO Ian Harris with addresses...

Owen Dallmeyer, photo by Emma K Creative Napa, CA (March 3, 2025) – Dickenson Peatman & Fogarty (DP&F) is pleased to announce the election of Owen Dallmeyer in DP&F’s Business Law group to the firm’s partnership. Carol Kingery Ritter, who leads the Business Group notes, “Owen has been a member of...

June 3, 2024 – Erica Harrop, Founder and CEO of Global Package, is thrilled to announce the addition of her son, Daniel, to the Global Package sales team. “Needless to say, Daniel has been immersed in the wine and spirits industry since childhood, and I am so happy he wanted to continue that...

San Jose, California, May 13, 2024—LibDib, an innovative web-based distribution platform, is proud to announce its integration and collaboration with Diverse Powered Brands™, the premier centralized B2B global digital catalog for diverse suppliers in the beverage alcohol industry. The...

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Pulling the lower-the-price lever to gain market share in a highly competitive category such as adult beverages is tempting. But it is not a good idea for all of the following reasons: Erodes profit margins Provides short-term gains at the expense of long-term strategy Reduces ability to invest in...