Category: Strategies
Buffalo Wild Wings Offering Buffalo Trace Barrel Pick
Buffalo Wild Wings, the largest sports bar brand in the U.S., announced Aug. 4 that it’s releasing a limited amount of Single Barrel Select Bourbon from …
8 Ways To Display QR Codes In Restaurants
Bars and restaurants nationwide have been reckoning with the challenges of reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic. To reduce points of contact between customers and employees, many …
Summer Wine Picks From A Paris Somm
As summer menus have transitioned to seasonal produce, seafood and grilled dishes, consumers seek out wines that will go with warmer-weather fare. Xavier Thuizat, head sommelier …
Choco Adds Direct-to-consumer Sales Program
B-to-b service Choco connects restaurants and food vendors—including liquor/alcohol suppliers—to streamline ordering efficiency and back-of-house operations. When COVID struck, Choco has pivoted to help restaurants, food …
On-premise Tech For The New Normal
Technology has become more important in beverage alcohol in recent years, for both on- and off-premise operators. But the coronavirus pandemic accelerated the push to adopt …
How Ruffino and Grand Marnier Became Hall of Fame Brands
Our 2020 Growth Brands Awards recognize the fastest-growing wine and spirits in America. In our last issue we highlighted the many winners across multiple categories. Now, we zero in on a select …
Why An Economic Downturn Is No Time To Cut Marketing
When was the last time you relied on your gut instinct, or intuition, to guide you or make a decision? When this sixth sense kicks in …
5 Tips to Protect Against Cyber Threats
With many restaurants across the U.S. shifting to a delivery- or pickup-only business model to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been a heavy reliance on …
It’s A Rum Thing: On-premise Trends
Just the mention of rum is often enough to bring forth happy memories of fruity cocktails sipped by the beach or pool. That’s not surprising, since …
COVID-19: Can You Return Unsold Alcohol Inventory?
Under ordinary circumstances, federal and state beverage laws strictly prohibit or restrict credit extensions and product returns, with extremely narrow exceptions. As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, …
