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The Zero Proof, an online retailer and distributor of alcohol-free beverages, announced a national retail launch with Target, bringing a curated selection of zero proof wines and ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails to Target stores nationwide.

For the first time last year, the wine and spirits industry experienced double-digit declines in two consecutive months (October and November), underscoring the pressure building across the system. While three-month trends were partially impacted by one fewer shipping day in November, the underlying softness in demand remains difficult to ignore.

Altamura Distilleries just announced a wide-ranging partnership with Eataly North America, set to begin this month. The collaboration brings Altamura Distilleries Vodka into twelve of Eataly USA’s locations, integrating the brand across retail shelves, restaurant bars, in‑store tastings and online platforms.

In a first for the scotch whisky industry, a new trial with Bacardi is exploring whether advanced robotics, such as robot dogs, could help identify small but potentially expensive ethanol leaks in aging warehouses.

As we wrap up our annual Distributor Best Practices, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits stood out in the Best Transportation Innovation category.

Distribution center technology provider, Lucas Systems, just debuted a new pallet matching technology, providing a new level of optimization for warehouses picking to multiple pallets and customer locations at the same time.

Nowadays, artificial intelligence (AI) is more the rule than the exception. Whether it is for personal use or business strategy today’s beverage alcohol companies...

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is celebrating its 18th year as the exclusive provider of wine and spirits for the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ (NYCWFF). 

Agave spirits company Wild Common just announced expansion to California, Georgia and New Mexico.

Driven by consumer demand, Martinelli’s has expanded the reach of its award-winning 1868 Hard Cider throughout Southern California.