Tag Archives: Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America

SipSource Warns ‘Covid Hangover’ to Limit Wine, Spirits’ 2021 Recovery

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

“To nobody’s surprise,  during the 10-month period from March-December, off-premise depletions grew 13.6% while on-premise was down 55.1% and accounted for only 8.4% of total depletions for the full year 2020. If the on-premise recovery comes at the expense of … Continue reading →

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Appeals Court Upholds Missouri Limit on Direct Shipping

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

A Federal appeals court upheld Missouri’s prohibition on out-of-state retailers shipping bev/al directly to Missouri consumers. The decision was praised by Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America President Michelle Korsmo: “We commend the opinion handed down by the 8th Circuit in the Sarasota Wine … Continue reading →

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WSWA Cancels Annual Convo Because of Covid

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

For the second consecutive year, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America‘s annual convention has been cancelled, a victim of Covid-19. However, WSWA CEO/President Michelle Korsmo said the trade group will produce a virtual, expanded version of its WSWA Brand Battle Tournament. Typically … Continue reading →

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Congress Aids Restaurants, Restores Full Meals Deduction

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The final vote hasn’t happened yet, but Congress has agreed to include the Meals Deduction in the Covid relief bill it is currently debating. In a statement, Michael Bilello, senior vp, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America, called the action “a … Continue reading →

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WSWA to Host Webinar on Distribution & Scalability for Craft Wine & Spirit Brands During COVID-19 & Beyon

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The webinar will feature Cheryl Durzy, Founder and CEO, LibDib, and Ray Lombard, Executive Vice President, Supplier Management and Business Development, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits along with craft producers Jimmy Sharp, Head Distiller and Co-Founder, John Emerald Distilling Co. and Michael Bender, President, Ole Smokey to discuss scaling up and achieving … Continue reading →

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WSWA Toasts Truck Drivers During Truck Driver Appreciation Week

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America and  its nearly 400 family-owned member companies will launch a digital campaign thanking the 18,865 professional truck drivers who safely delivered wine and spirits to licensed retailers nationwide during the unprecedented … Continue reading →

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