Category: Strategies
Summer Wine Picks From A Paris Somm
by: Melissa Dowling
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
by: Melissa Dowling
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
by: Melissa Dowling
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
by: Melissa Dowling
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
by: David Gee
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
by: Crystal Jacobs
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
by: Kelly Magyarics
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?
by: Hannah Becker
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, …
WSET Stepping Up Digital Learning In Light Of COVID-19
by: Melissa Dowling
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has announced that it’s ramping up investment plans for online delivery of all its qualifications. The global provider of …
BevX 2020: Houlihan’s Leans Into Its Bar Heritage
by: Melissa Dowling
In addition to its 47-year-old namesake casual-dining brand, Houlihan’s operates the fine-dining specialty concepts J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks (six units), Bristol Seafood Grill and Devon Seafood …
