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North Carolina On-Premises Alcohol Retailers Can Now Opt Into Spirits Delivery

by Matthew Bruner

General, Regulations

On-premises mixed alcohol retailers must weigh the cost versus the benefits of enrolling in delivery. Recent legislation introduced a spirits delivery option to Mixed Beverage (MXB) retailers from their designated Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Board as of July 1. This change could create substantial time savings for retailers

Gen Z Trends and their Effect on the Bev Alc Market

by Matthew Bruner

General

Changing preferences, priorities, and participation make Gen Z rethink their drink. Navigating generational consumer trends is standard practice for staying relevant and appealing in a competitive market space such as alcohol. Gen Z – anyone born between 1997 and 2012 – are the latest generation to reach legal

To Self-Distribute or Not?

by Rachael Jecusco

Distributors, General, Suppliers

As the industry continues to grow, many craft brewers are weighing the decision to enter into self-distribution. Read these things to consider if you're thinking about making the plunge.

2021 Beer Industry Review: The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same

by Melinda A. Johnson

Distributors, General, InfoSource, Retailers, Suppliers

See how Lester Jones, National Beer Wholesalers Association Chief Economist, and Jim Kallies, Fintech Director of Distributor Accounts, use Fintech's InfoSource® data to breakdown data and explore the overall industry performance through week 47 of 2021.

The Restaurant Workforce Shortage: How Technology Can Help

by Guest Author

General, Retailers

Learn why the workforce shortage is now the most important challenge facing the restaurant (and the hospitality industry in general) in 2021 and see how technology can fit into the solution.

Optimizing Your Store’s Alcohol Category for the Holiday Season

by Matt Lalli, Fintech Marketing

General, Retailers

As the holiday season rapidly approaches, there is one question off-premises store owners should be asking themselves: “Will the alcohol inventory I’m carrying give me the best possible return?” Learn how to set yourself up for success with these tips.

The Holidays are Coming – Are You Ready?

by Melinda A. Johnson

General, Retailers

As we collectively enter year three of a global pandemic, retailers must navigate the changing social landscape all while balancing profit margins. With the 2021 holiday season right around the corner, here are a few tips to help your bar or restaurant succeed.

How the New Infrastructure Bill Could Impact the Alcohol Industry

by Guest Author

General, Regulations

Richard Blau, Chair of the Nationwide Alcohol Industry Group at Gray Robinson Law, discusses the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which includes support for the standardization of alcohol impairment devices being installed in all new vehicles, and how this will impact the alcohol industry.