Tag Archives: Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America

WSWA ‘Disappointed’ Uniform Laws Panel Took Up Direct Shipping Issue

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America said it was “disappointed” the Uniform Laws Commission took up the issue of direct shipping of alcohol beverages.  But, it added, it “appreciated the efforts the ULC has taken to provide state lawmakers with … Continue reading →

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Here’s What’s Wrong with DtC Sales, According to WSWA

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

No question about it: Direct shipping of wine to consumers has been a God-send to wineries, especially those too small to attract attention from established distributors, such as those that belong to Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America.  When Covid forced … Continue reading →

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SipSource Data: Volume Below $17, Growth Above $17

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

In a new SipSource product, the Price Tier Performance Scorecard, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America finds that for spirits, the two lowest price tiers ($9.99 or less and $10-$16.99 per equivalent 750 ml bottle) account for 56% of volume and are relatively … Continue reading →

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Trade Groups Respond to Treasury Report on Competition

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America said Treasury’s report “fails to recognize how consolidation in other tiers created the need for an evolution of the distribution tier to address supply chain and logistics challenges.”  But WSWA said it was “encouraged (that) … Continue reading →

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Covid Claims Another Victim: WSWA Cancels 2022 Convention

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America “understands the important role this annual event has played for wholesalers, suppliers, retailers, and other vendors within the industry for more than 75 years, the association said. But, “as evidenced by the ongoing rocky … Continue reading →

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SipSource Finds Spirits Continued Growth in 3Q

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

“One of the largest takeaways from the Q3 report is the continued, steady growth of spirits,” said Dale Stratton, SipSource Analyst. “The impressive performance of spirits categories continues to be strong and is leading the total alcohol growth over the … Continue reading →

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