Afternoon Brief, September 7th

New Jersey Judge Upholds Retail Shipping Ban: Once again, the courts deem retail sales to be different than winery offerings...

San Jose, CA | August 2nd, 2023 - VinesOS understands that an efficiently run club membership program is vital to winery growth. When inventory is held up in layaway due to missing or expired credit cards, sales are adversely impacted. How are you tracking members and their declined orders?  The newest Vines POS features display declined orders on customer profiles to ensure smooth transactions and a seamless customer journey in the tasting room. It also empowers staff members to follow up with customers to update their credit card information before receiving member benefits and wine orders. Display of Declined Orders in Real-Time: The POS software instantly alerts staff when a customer has order(s) declined, eliminating any confusion or delays during the checkout process. With a clear notification on the screen, team members can quickly and discreetly address the issue, providing alternative payment options and ensuring a frictionless experience for the customer. Enhanced Trans

Afternoon Brief, June 16th

How Russia’s War on Ukraine Threatens Decades of Winemaking Progress: Since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, the war has caused incomprehensible losses: millions of displaced citizens, thousands of dead and wounded, as well as the destruction of untold buildings and houses, to say nothing of entire cities and towns...

Afternoon Brief, February 8th

Has U.S. Wine Industry Consolidation Gone Too Far?: Is the U.S. wine industry becoming too concentrated, with just a few big firms dominating the marketplace? That, more or less, was one of the questions we were asked at the press conference that followed the annual “State of the Industry” session at last month’s Unified Wine & Grape Symposium in Sacramento, California...

Afternoon Brief, September 8th

One of California’s Most Influential Modern Wineries, Dirty & Rowdy, Is Ending After 11 Years: One of California’s most cutting-edge wine brands is dissolving. Napa’s Dirty & Rowdy Wine Co., which has developed a devoted following for its experimental, genre-defying Mourvedres, is shutting down after 11 years...