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Off-premise case sales of wine have been dropping; revenues flattening

Source: Nielsen via SVB 2019 State of the Wine Industry Report

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Silicon Valley Bank 2019 State of the Wine Industry: 7 Headwinds, 7 Tailwinds

2019 SVB State of the Wine Industry Report & Videocast will be held today, Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. PT or 12:30 p.m. ET. Sign up to view live videocast at this link. The following are extracts from the 2019 State of the Wine Industry Report by Silicon Valley Bank   The grape […]

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Jerry DeLorenzo hired as Executive Sales Manager for Barrel Associates International

NEWS RELEASE January 15, 2019   Long-time exclusive North American distributor for Tonnellerie Dargaud et Jaegle, Marcel Cadet, Tonnellerie Vallaurine French oak wine barrels and its eponymous Barrel Associates American oak barrel collection, Barrel Associates International, LP (BAI) announces the appointment of industry veteran Gerard (Jerry) DeLorenzo as their new in-house Executive Sales Manager.   […]

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JANUARY 15, 2019 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Global Wine Market: Storm Clouds Gathering? SVB’s 2019 State of the Industry Report is tomorrow: Register to participate in the live videocast U.K. Parliament Is Set for Big Vote on Brexit Today Oregon Legislature to consider laws protecting wine industry Restaurant wine faux pas and wine app fails Tips to stay compliant when […]

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Pacific Gas & Electric – Bankruptcy-Related SEC Filings

The following are the most recent documents filed by PG&E with the SEC as of 5:39 a.m., Jan. 15, 2019 8-K,Roger H. Kimmel resigned from the board – Jan 15, 2019 FORM 8-K – Jan. 14, 2019 News release: PG&E Board of Directors Conducting Search for New Chief Executive Officer, Geisha Williams Steps Down; John […]

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Free shipping is STILL the #1 motivation for online shoppers! Yes, wine is heavy, but this is the anchor that weighs down DtC

And this is what happens when you DON’T offer free shipping Previous relevant Daily Data links on this topic Free shipping, not speed, remains the #1 decision option for digital buyers This is why your online wine sales don’t have a prayer if you’re not offering free shipping. Free shipping: THE #1 “Most Important” Factor […]

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Wine Startup, Vinebox, Raises $5.9 Million to Bring Wine-by-the-Glass to Your Doorstep

  NEWS RELEASE, January 9, 2018 San Francisco, CA – VINEBOX Inc., parent company for VINEBOX and Usual, launched in 2016, by Rachel Vodofsky and Matt Dukes has raised $5.9 million in funding led by Harbinger Ventures.  VINEBOX Inc. will use the funds to expand their San Francisco based team and further scale their online […]

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JANUARY 14, 2019 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS PG&E talking to banks on multibillion dollar bankruptcy financing Constellation Elects CEO Newlands to Board of Directors What your wine choices say about the way you think How Agriculture is Growing in Age of the Connected Consumer VSPT boosts Argentine portfolio with acquisition of wine brands from Pernod Ricard Tips to stay compliant […]

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Wine.com is still #1 in online wine, but Drizly, Total Wine & Minibar are closing in.

Wine.com is still #1 in online wine, but Drizly, Total Wine & Minibar are closing in.   Technically, Drizly and Minibar are on-demand local delivery services and not direct competitors to Wine.com and Total Wine.   However, this chart of total alcohol sales offers an interesting comparison of the volume of alcohol sold on-demand compared […]

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JANUARY 11, 2019 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Marijuana hasn’t hurt booze sales in 3 states where pot has been legal longest 62% of wine apps downloaded will only be used 11 times Calif Annual Grape Crush Report Could Be Delayed by Shutdown – CA Winegrape Growers The Human Cost of Supreme Court Ruling Standard Beverage pulls out of Midwest Winefest […]

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