AI is taking the digital transformation industry by storm. Whether it’s by streamlining employee processes, improving quality control, predicting demand and optimizing the supply chain, every aspect of a business has become easier with the help from AI.
RNDC just announced the launch of Republic Digital (REDI), a digital accelerator designed to connect brands with consumers using the latest technologies and marketing strategies. In a regulatory compliant manner, REDI aims to increase a brands’ online visibility and growth in the rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape.
The Youth Alcohol Awareness and Education Foundation, Inc. — established by Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) to fund programs that support alcohol safety and underage drinking prevention — just announced the AlcoholEdu for High School online lesson is once again available at no cost to all high schools in Texas and New York.
In response to an initiative from alcohol advertisers, leading digital platforms Meta, TikTok, Snap, X, Pinterest and YouTube are taking robust steps to strengthen age-assurance systems to prevent alcohol from being marketed to minors and adults who wish to opt out of alcohol marketing.
In partnership with the beer, wine...
Jones Soda Co. just announced the launch of 7.5 oz. mini cans in 700 U.S. Walmart locations nationwide, with more retailers to follow. Jones Minis will come in four flavors: Root Beer, Orange & Cream, Berry Lemonade and Cream Soda, the brand states.
The Jones “Cool Bus” launched a...
Consumer thirst for wine has subsided, with total wine volume consumption posting its second consecutive year of loss. Overall wine decreased 3.4% in 2023 to 336.6 million 9-liter cases, according to preliminary figures from the Beverage Information Group.
That's not to say there are no bright spots and growth areas...
Brand acquisition and management firm Full Glass Wine Co. just announced two significant milestones: the successful closing of their Series A funding round for $14 million, led by Shea Ventures, and the strategic acquisition of Bright Cellars, a leading subscription-based wine service.
"This Series A funding and the acquisition of...
Flavortown Spiked, a new line of FMBs crafted by Two Roads and Guy Fieri, has expanded to seven new markets in the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Southwest regions thanks to a series of new distribution deals with over 20 new wholesale partners, the company states.
The news of the expansion comes on...
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), a beverage alcohol distributor, reported that its online sales through the eRNDC e-commerce platform reached $800 million in annual sales and $1.7 billion in lifetime sales in 2023, surpassing the cumulative e-commerce revenue of the previous two years. This includes a 32% year-over-year growth...
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits (Southern Glazer's) has recently appointed Matthew Metz to the position of President, Central Region, effective February 2024.
In this role, Metz will report to John Wittig, Southern Glazer’s Chief Commercial Officer, the company states. He will also be responsible for leading all business activities in Arkansas,...
