Category: Articles

Behold! The Ultimate KPI Collaboration Tool

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Does This Sound Familiar? Filling out time-consuming manual in-store surveys Converting field photos into PowerPoint recaps Collecting incentive results from 15+ different markets in 15+ different formats Juggling numerous emails…

Eight Sales Performance Metrics You Should be Measuring Now

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Regarding sales performance at the wholesale tier of adult beverages, there’s no more trustworthy saying than, “Whatever your measure, you’ll get  more of,” which is a variation of the famous Peter Drucker quote, “What gets measured…
modern pricing platforms

From Stone Age to Digital Age: Why Wineries Must Ditch Excel for Modern Pricing Platforms

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TLDR Modern pricing platforms outshine Excel in many aspects. They offer significantly enhanced accuracy and speed, superior version control, and ensure state-level compliance. These platforms are the key to unlocking wineries' full potential,…

Ten Ways Suppliers Can Gain Mindshare with Distributors

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Distributors’ portfolios are more crowded than ever. Getting the distributors’ attention has become nearly impossible, especially for smaller suppliers. But fear not; some strategies can help you break through the clutter…
boosting revenue

3 Keys to Boosting Revenue in 2024 and Beyond

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Despite the prevailing gloom and doom in the trade press, there's a silver lining for many adult beverage brands. They're not just surviving; they're thriving with double-digit growth and more! This article examines adult beverage brands' strategies…
small regional chains

5 Tips for Selling to Small, Regional Chains

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Most of our industry is familiar with the “big names” in retail and restaurant chains. These are the giants that dominate our landscape, the ones that everyone knows. But, few fully understand the enormous opportunities that await in the…
package store owner wants

6 Things Every Independent Package Store Owner Wants and How to Give It to Them

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Depending upon where you are in the country, it’s no secret that independent liquor stores are fighting for their very survival. And yet, every day of the week, wine and spirits vendors darken their doors, intending to “present” the items…
small and midsize independent distributors

The Rise of the Small and Midsize Independent Distributors

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There is a palpable change in the air: the rise of small and midsize independent distributors. Much has been written about the intense consolidation of US wine and spirits wholesalers. Until recently, it’s been a tale of the rich getting richer. Nature…
distributor-supplier relationship

Attention Suppliers: How to get noticed by your 🍾 distributors

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It’s easy to get lost in the shuffle among the thousands of suppliers in a distributor's portfolio. But there are things even the smallest supplier can do to box 🥊 above their weight class. A small fish 🐠 in a massive pond In light…