COVID-19 is Fueling a Home Mixology Movement
Consumers mixing cocktails at home was already a trend before the pandemic. But the COVID-19 crisis — with lockdowns and on-premise closures — has undoubtedly spread and accelerated this movement.
“Given the unfortunate circumstances limiting...
Mixed Bubbles — Sparkling Wine Trends in 2020
Sparkling wine sales are up overall, but preferences vary by style.
Consumers still love the bubbly. Champagne and sparkling wine volume consumption rose about 4% in 2019, according to the Beverage Information and Insights Group,...
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The July/Aug digital edition of Beverage Dynamics magazine is now available!
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In this issue we announce our Top 100 Retailers, a list of the best beverage alcohol retailers in the U.S....
The Trick to Understanding Sparkling Wine Labels
Bubbly wines are made differently than still wines, of course. There are three main styles, which are based on the European wine they emulate during the method of production:
Champagne – Fermented twice, with second...
Announcing the Top 100 Beverage Alcohol Retailers in America
Our second-annual Top 100 Retailers announcement was originally scheduled for June 10, before it was rescheduled to September 16. That’s a long time for retailers to find out whether or not they won, so...
Top Tech for Alcohol Retail During COVID-19
Technology has been a boon for beverage alcohol retailers during the COVID-19 crisis. The sudden sweep of the pandemic changed, almost overnight, the way that all stores operated. Protecting the health and safety of...
Podcast: How Tech Helps Alcohol Retailers Adapt to COVID-19
Our new podcast is live! Beverage Dynamics Editor Kyle Swartz and Cheers Editor Melissa Dowling have joined up to produce On & Off, which covers beverage alcohol industry trends, tips and news for both...
Interview: How COVID-19 Has Changed Drizly Consumer Trends
This persistent pandemic has changed consumer habits. Ecommerce has grown substantially in all areas of the economy, including beverage alcohol. Operating under the specter of the virus, customers have embraced digital delivery, curbside pickup and...
How New Alcohol Brands Gain Traction
Bringing new alcohol products onto market is difficult. Particularly for entrepreneurs who must compete against global conglomerates and big-name products that already dominate the industry. Nevertheless, each year a bevy of new brands from...
Our Wine Panel’s Favorite American Wines of 2020
For this latest round of Beverage Dynamics wine reviews, we tasked our panel of independent experts to taste and rate American wines. The write-ups below represent a wide range of styles and areas, giving...