We live in a world where distributed brands have to do real work to help customers find the best and right place to buy, wherever they are. The old answer was the “retailer locator”: a sad cluster of outdated pins on a map, with no genuine path to purchase and a short whitelist of stores that...

Online Boom Behind Uber's Drinks Push: The implications of Uber's takeover of Drizly could be huge for retailers – and consumers... The post Afternoon Brief, February 5th appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor....

Uber to Buy Alcohol Delivery Start-up Drizly for $1.1 Billion: Uber has made a major move in the growing market for on-demand delivery of wines, beer and spirits by agreeing to buy start-up firm Drizly in the US in a deal worth $1.1 Billion... The post Afternoon Brief, February 2nd appeared first...

As obvious as it is that Tom Brady is in the Super Bowl again; it is also obvious to this pundit that one of the booze delivery apps would be gobbled up by a ride hailing company. How did we know? What makes us so smart? Nothing at all except listening to the tea leaves. […] The post Uber Buying...

Stop by TCW Equipment at booth D3 to discover complete crush pad solutions that solve the stuff that keeps winemakers up at night. Whether you’re building your first setup or upgrading an existing one, we’ll show you how our industry-leading equipment works together seamlessly. At D3, you’ll see...

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By Cheryl Durzy, Founder & CEO, LibDib From my desk here at LibDib, the recent closure of Drizly has been a topic of both professional and personal contemplation. Drizly wasn't just another tech startup; it was a pioneer in the compliant delivery of alcohol, blending innovative tech with a flair...

Happy New Year! It is time to dust off the employee handbook, review your policies and procedures, and make sure they comply with all the new laws, regulations, and interpretations that have either already gone into effect or will in early 2024. Below, we have identified our “top 10(ish)” changes....

5 Ways to Handle Intoxicated Guests A group walks in. They are greeted with a splash of wine and as they are seated, IDs are checked. The server comes by to introduce themself and break the ice. Shortly after introductions are made it becomes evident that this is not this groups first winery today....

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