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The Micro-Distillery Boom Is Reaching Rural America: What Bed-and-Breakfast Distilleries Mean for Independent Liquor Retailers
INDUSTRY NEWS

The Micro-Distillery Boom Is Reaching Rural America: What Bed-and-Breakfast Distilleries Mean for Independent Liquor Retailers

Micro-distillery competition independent liquor retailers is heating up as rural craft distilleries grow. Here's what smart store owners need to know now.

10 min read
South Africa's Bordeaux Blends Are Back: How to Sell Underrepresented Wine Regions and Diversify Your Shelf
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

South Africa's Bordeaux Blends Are Back: How to Sell Underrepresented Wine Regions and Diversify Your Shelf

Discover how underrepresented wine regions retail marketing can diversify your shelf. South Africa's Bordeaux blends offer proven ROI for liquor stores.

10 min read
Santa Monica Brew Works' World Cup Jumbotron Play: How Liquor Stores Can Ride Major Sporting Events With Watch Parties, Limited Releases, and Timely Promotions
INDUSTRY NEWS

Santa Monica Brew Works' World Cup Jumbotron Play: How Liquor Stores Can Ride Major Sporting Events With Watch Parties, Limited Releases, and Timely Promotions

Learn how liquor store sporting event promotions—watch parties, limited releases & themed bundles—can drive sales during the 2026 World Cup and beyond.

12 min read
Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Federal Home Distilling Ban: What It Means for Your Liquor Store's Competitive Landscape
INDUSTRY NEWS

Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Federal Home Distilling Ban: What It Means for Your Liquor Store's Competitive Landscape

The federal home distilling ban ruling just shook the spirits industry. Here's what liquor store owners need to know about the Fifth Circuit decision and your next moves.

11 min read
Moët's Schiphol Pop-Up Proves Experiential Data Capture Works—Here's How DTC Brands Can Replicate It With Post-Event Email Sequences
INDUSTRY NEWS

Moët's Schiphol Pop-Up Proves Experiential Data Capture Works—Here's How DTC Brands Can Replicate It With Post-Event Email Sequences

Moët's airport pop-up nails experiential marketing email capture DTC brands should steal. Here's the post-event email sequence playbook to turn tastings into revenue.

10 min read
California Wines Trade Tour Returns in May: How to Use Supplier Trips and Trade Events to Source Exclusive Labels That Differentiate Your Store
INDUSTRY NEWS

California Wines Trade Tour Returns in May: How to Use Supplier Trips and Trade Events to Source Exclusive Labels That Differentiate Your Store

The California wines trade tour is back. Learn how supplier trips and wine trade events help liquor store owners source exclusive labels and stand out.

10 min read
The Fabergé Whiskey Theft and Rare Spirits Hype: How Scarcity Marketing Psychology Can Help You Sell Allocated Bottles Faster
INDUSTRY NEWS

The Fabergé Whiskey Theft and Rare Spirits Hype: How Scarcity Marketing Psychology Can Help You Sell Allocated Bottles Faster

Learn how scarcity marketing in liquor retail can help you sell allocated bottles faster. Proven psychology tactics for independent store owners.

11 min read
Bottega Launches Italian Whisky and New Cartizze Prosecco at Vinitaly 2026: Cross-Category Brand Extensions Worth Watching
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Bottega Launches Italian Whisky and New Cartizze Prosecco at Vinitaly 2026: Cross-Category Brand Extensions Worth Watching

Bottega debuts Italian whisky at Vinitaly 2026 alongside a premium Cartizze Prosecco. Here's what this cross-category brand extension means for liquor retailers.

9 min read
Moët & Chandon's Schiphol Pop-Up Is a Masterclass in Experiential Retail: What Liquor Store Owners Can Steal From Luxury Brand Activations
INDUSTRY NEWS

Moët & Chandon's Schiphol Pop-Up Is a Masterclass in Experiential Retail: What Liquor Store Owners Can Steal From Luxury Brand Activations

Discover how experiential retail liquor store marketing ideas from Moët's luxury pop-up can help independent retailers drive loyalty, foot traffic, and sales.

12 min read
Family Winemakers Turn to Social Media Workshops as DTC Tasting Room Traffic Declines—What Every E-Commerce Brand Can Learn About Owned-Channel Urgency
INDUSTRY NEWS

Family Winemakers Turn to Social Media Workshops as DTC Tasting Room Traffic Declines—What Every E-Commerce Brand Can Learn About Owned-Channel Urgency

DTC winery email marketing strategy lessons for e-commerce brands. Tasting room traffic is tanking—here's why owned channels are the only real fix.

11 min read
Social Media for Small Beverage Businesses: What Family Winemakers of California's 2026 Priorities Tell Us About Platform Strategy
INDUSTRY NEWS

Social Media for Small Beverage Businesses: What Family Winemakers of California's 2026 Priorities Tell Us About Platform Strategy

Social media for small beverage businesses is shifting in 2026. See what FWC's strategy signals about platform priorities, posting times, and compliance.

12 min read
Ohio Judge Blocks Hemp-Derived Beverage Ban: What the Legal Battle Over Intoxicating Hemp Products Means for Your Store
INDUSTRY NEWS

Ohio Judge Blocks Hemp-Derived Beverage Ban: What the Legal Battle Over Intoxicating Hemp Products Means for Your Store

A judge just blocked the hemp-derived beverage ban Ohio retailers feared. Here's what the ruling means for your store's hemp THC inventory and next steps.

11 min read