Category Archives: Selling

Why the CEO Is Crucial to Build Millennial Sales

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Reputation Institute issued an interesting study this morning.  After looking at what matters to Millennials in 15 leading economies

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Equality Vodka Launches in Southern California to Support LBGT

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Equality Vodka donates a portion of profits from every bottle sold in the California market to the Los Angeles LGBT Center, to help fund the programs and services it provides to the LGBT community.

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Wine.com Sales Top $100 Million, Raises $15 Million More Funding

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Wine.com, the nation’s leading online wine retailer, has raised $15M from existing investors to capitalize on accelerating growth.  The profitable etailer, now over $100M in annual revenue, grew 25% in the quarter ending June 30, double its 5-year average annual … Continue reading →

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Maine to Boost Prices of Minis, Low-End Spirits

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Maine’s profits from sales of liquor have remained flat, even though sales have been growing 4% to 5% a year.  So the Maine Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations plans to raise prices of

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Virginia’s Silverback Distillery Enters Penna., Blasts Va. For ‘Taking More Money from Our Bottle Sales’

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

“Virginia laws are holding us back,” Christine Riggleman, owner, said. “Even though Pennsylvania is a commonwealth, the laws are a lot friendlier in terms of expanding, and you can keep more of your money, where Virginia takes more money from … Continue reading →

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East Coast Winery Challenges: More Tasting Rooms, Lower Prices

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

U.S. East Coast wineries face significantly different challenges and opportunities for consumer direct wine sales growth compared to their West Coast counterparts, according to the latest VinQuest 2017 wine industry research released by VinterActive LLC. Based on a survey of … Continue reading →

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