Johnson Brothers Expands Relationship with Domain HWH

St. Paul, Minn. – March 25, 2024 – Johnson Brothers, family-owned and operated since 1953, is excited to announce the expansion of its partnership with Domain HWH through the introduction of The […]

The Wine Group Expands Its National Distribution Alignment with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Expanded Agreement Includes Six Additional States, Further Strengthening The Wine Group’s Continued Portfolio Growth LIVERMORE, CA and MIAMI, FL – January 3, 2024 — The Wine Group (TWG) – one of the world’s […]

12 questions to ask your e-commerce provider ...and a guide of what you should expect Selecting the right e-commerce provider in the beverage alcohol industry can be a challenging task. The dynamic nature of direct sales, coupled with intricate and niche laws governing the sale of alcohol, requires diligent compliance with federal and state legislation to safeguard your business and protect your customers. Whether you're embarking on a new venture or expanding your existing operations, conducting thorough due diligence is essential to ensure accurate compliance and set the stage for long-term success.   In this article, we delve into a series of questions that will serve as a guide in selecting an e-commerce platform tailored to the unique complexities of the beverage alcohol industry. By addressing these considerations, you can confidently choose a provider that understands the intricacies of your industry and provides the necessary tools to navigate the regulatory landscape

Brandon Scott Named Johnson Brothers Regional President – Central

St. Paul, Minn. December 14, 2022 Johnson Brothers has announced Brandon Scott as the new President of the Central

After U.S. Supreme Court Case South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. made fundamental policy changes in the way states collect internet-based sales and uses taxes, the recent emergence of Marketplace Facilitators across the nation has enhanced states’ ability to gather more revenue and more closely monitor eCommerce. While at the same time, it is great for direct sales in the wine industry by simplifying reporting for the sellers.   In general, a Marketplace Facilitator contracts with marketplace sellers to facilitate the sale of their products through an electronic or physical marketplace, which varies by state in terms of regulations, tax remittance, and licensing requirements. Some functions are universal, such as payment processing, customer service activities, and providing an infrastructure for ecommerce transactions. Commonly known Marketplace Facilitators are Amazon, Etsy, and eBay.   Marketplace Facilitators in the wine industry can quickly remove the criticism from som

Dr. Anne Fennel is a Distinguished Professor at South Dakota State University. Academic Interests/Expertise: Grapevine bud dormancy and cold hardiness Grapevine Genetics and genomics Plant Physiology and Molecular Biology Dr. Barry Gump is the Harvey R. Chaplin Eminent Scholar Chair in Beverage Management at Florida International University. Academic Interests/Expertise: analytical methodology applied to grapes, juices, and wines Beer, Wine Consultant, Wine Judge

In our continuing series of looking at compliant direct shipping, we review the topic of auditability and accountability, perhaps the least understood and yet most important consideration for regulators in local, state, and federal government.    Auditability is one of four focus areas for regulators. Others include Age-verification, Licensing and Compliance, and Taxes (ALTA).  Regulating the direct shipping of alcoholic beverages within and across state lines is highly complex and includes 3,800+ individual tax rates across local, state, and federal jurisdictions and more than 2.6 million zip codes across the U.S.  Furthermore, many states handle age verification differently, range widely in their reporting requirements and have inconsistent rules for the common carriers who deliver packages containing alcohol. It is critical that government regulators have the tools and data to know whether producers and shippers of beverages are properly licensed and paying the c

Joint Venture’s Data Analytics Lab is Rapidly Evolving the Wholesalers’ Digital Experiences for their Salesforce, Suppliers and Customers Grand Prairie, TX, and San Jose, CA, December 18, 2020 — Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) and LibDib, today unveiled a joint data analytics lab that is developing AI (artificial intelligence) algorithms for the two distributors’ wholesale digital commerce experience. The joint effort has begun fueling insight, automation and artificial intelligence into both the LibDib and eRNDC digital commerce platforms to benefit customers, suppliers and the RNDC salesforce. The new lab is an extension of the joint digital platform work the two companies have developed as they continue to revolutionize the way advanced analytics and AI are used in beverage alcohol. The announcement formalizes the two companies’ investment and resource commitments to take AI technology to the next level.  “RNDC and LibDi