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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
Whiskey Del Bac Acquired in National Spirits Deal: What Craft Distillery Consolidation Means for Your Store's Brown Spirits Selection
INDUSTRY NEWS

Whiskey Del Bac Acquired in National Spirits Deal: What Craft Distillery Consolidation Means for Your Store's Brown Spirits Selection

Craft distillery consolidation is reshaping brown spirits. Here's what the Whiskey Del Bac acquisition means for your liquor store's shelf strategy in 2025.

11 min read
Cascahuín Tequila Lands National U.S. Distribution: Heritage Agave Brands Worth Watching and How to Pitch Them to Your Customers
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Cascahuín Tequila Lands National U.S. Distribution: Heritage Agave Brands Worth Watching and How to Pitch Them to Your Customers

Cascahuín tequila US distribution just went national. Here's what retailers need to know about this heritage brand and how to sell craft tequila in your store.

11 min read
Lansing's Proposed Liquor Store Location Limits: What Zoning Restriction Trends Mean for Independent Retailers Nationwide
INDUSTRY NEWS

Lansing's Proposed Liquor Store Location Limits: What Zoning Restriction Trends Mean for Independent Retailers Nationwide

Liquor store zoning restrictions are spreading fast. Here's what Lansing's proposed limits—and similar laws nationwide—mean for independent retail owners.

11 min read
Wine Shops Are Reinventing Themselves as Experience Destinations: Lessons From Retailers Who Are Getting It Right
INDUSTRY NEWS

Wine Shops Are Reinventing Themselves as Experience Destinations: Lessons From Retailers Who Are Getting It Right

Wine shops are becoming experience destinations by adding tastings, classes, and events. See how real retailers are driving loyalty and revenue with this model.

11 min read
Dry Molded Fiber Bottles Are Coming: How Diageo's Sustainable Packaging Push Could Change What Lands on Your Shelves — and How to Market It
INDUSTRY NEWS

Dry Molded Fiber Bottles Are Coming: How Diageo's Sustainable Packaging Push Could Change What Lands on Your Shelves — and How to Market It

Diageo is testing paper-based spirit bottles. Here's what sustainable packaging in the liquor industry means for your store shelves, customers, and marketing.

10 min read
AI Product Photography for Liquor Stores: What Outshinery Lite's 4 Million Bottle Images Mean for Your Business
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

AI Product Photography for Liquor Stores: What Outshinery Lite's 4 Million Bottle Images Mean for Your Business

AI product photography is transforming liquor store e-commerce. Learn how tools like Outshinery Lite help independent retailers compete with pro-level images.

10 min read
Publix Liquor Stores Are Coming to Kentucky: What Independent Retailers Need to Know (and Do) Right Now
INDUSTRY NEWS

Publix Liquor Stores Are Coming to Kentucky: What Independent Retailers Need to Know (and Do) Right Now

Publix liquor stores Kentucky expansion threatens independents. 350+ locations & growing. Here's how independent liquor retailers can compete and win.

11 min read
Constellation Brands' Beer Shipments Fell 3.8% in FY26: What Modelo and Corona's Slowdown Means for Your Store's Beer Cooler Strategy
INDUSTRY NEWS

Constellation Brands' Beer Shipments Fell 3.8% in FY26: What Modelo and Corona's Slowdown Means for Your Store's Beer Cooler Strategy

Constellation Brands beer shipments decline 3.8% in FY26. Here's what Modelo and Corona's slowdown means for your liquor store's cooler strategy and sales.

11 min read
AB 1585 and the Push for New American Wine Legislation: What Liquor Retailers Need to Know Now
INDUSTRY NEWS

AB 1585 and the Push for New American Wine Legislation: What Liquor Retailers Need to Know Now

AB 1585 wine legislation could change what counts as 'American' wine. Here's how pending state and federal bills may affect your liquor license and retail ops.

9 min read
How to Market Sustainable Wine Brands: Wente's 4.3 MW Solar Project and the Rise of Eco-Friendly Labels in Your Store
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

How to Market Sustainable Wine Brands: Wente's 4.3 MW Solar Project and the Rise of Eco-Friendly Labels in Your Store

Learn how to market sustainable wine brands in your liquor store. Use Wente's solar project & eco-friendly labels to drive sales with proven retail tactics.

12 min read