Category Archives: Retail Shopping

California ABC Probing Amazon’s ‘Ghost’ Retail Store

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Yesterday our “What We’re Reading” section included a report that Amazon apparently was violating the terms of a liquor license by not having a retail store at a warehouse from which it delivers alcohol. Today, the California Alcoholic Beverage Control … Continue reading →

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Walmart Loses Bid to Sell Liquor in Texas

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

In rejecting a lower court decision in Walmart’s favor, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals noted the statute treated in-state and out-of-state corporations exactly the same. “On behalf of our customers, we are disappointed by the court’s ruling which hurts … Continue reading →

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After Test, Instacart Debuts Alcohol Delivery Experience to 10 States

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Drizly has new competition.  As do local bev/al package stores. Instacart, a North American leader in online groceries, said its customers in 14 states and Washington, D.C., can now have alcohol delivered in as fast as an hour from national, … Continue reading →

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1000 Bottles of Dalmore 25 to Be Available in Package Stores

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Up until now The Dalmore 25 has been distributed primarily in luxury bars and restaurants.  SRP: $1,300/750ml bottle.

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DSC Urges Fla. Gov. to Sign ‘Take Down Wall’ Legislation

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council urged Florida Gov. Rick Scott to sign SB 106, legislation that would allow spirits sales in larger retail locations such as grocery stores and big-box retailers. The legislation, known as the “Take Down the Wall” bill, allows … Continue reading →

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How Amazon Is Dismembering Retail – and Brands

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

If you’re a retailer, there’s no good news here.  But it’s worth watching, anyway.

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