Los Angeles-based Full Glass Wine Co., a brand acquisition and management firm focused on direct-to-consumer (DTC) wine, announced the acquisition of Wine Insiders from DRINKS, the pioneering and leading operating system for alcohol eCommerce. The acquisition of Wine Insiders marks the second DTC wine brand purchased by Full Glass Wine Co., founded earlier this year by alcohol industry veteran Louis Amoroso and entrepreneur Neha Kumar, following its purchase of the DTC operating assets of wine and lifestyle brand Winc.com from AMASS Brands Group.
DoorDash, San Franciso, and ALDI, Batavia, Ill., expanded their partnership, announcing that consumers can now order on-demand alcohol delivery from more than 1,200 ALDI locations across 21 states on DoorDash. With the addition of ALDI, nearly 80% of DoorDash consumers now can access alcohol through safe, age-verified delivery.
Juvee Peachy Mangopuff available exclusively on commerce platform
September 8, 2023
Gopuff, Philadelphia, and Juvee, an energy drink created by Sam Keene and Matt “Nadeshot” Haag, founder of 100 Thieves, a premier gaming organization and lifestyle brand, announced the launch of their co-branded flavor, Peachy Mangopuff.
Although convenience stores are facing challenges such as a decrease in commuting replaced by work from home, labor shortages and inflation, experts note that in-store sales are playing a key role in the channel’s growth.
Consumers’ quest for value as inflation and other factors are impacting grocery bills has helped club stores become an attractive solution for shopping needs.
Within the foodservice channel operators have handled the pressures of inflated food and real estate costs, as well as face labor issues within the industry.
Hard seltzers, flavored malt beverages, hard cider top choices
May 24, 2023
DoorDash released its inaugural Alcohol Online Ordering Trends Report and a first look at the third annual Restaurant Online Ordering Trends Report. Consumers continue to look for convenience as delivery apps have become a part of people’s everyday routines from ordering food and alcohol to groceries, gifts, and more. In fact, in 2023, consumers prefer ordering food via third-party apps or websites significantly more than in 2022.
Beverage-makers are seeking out inspiration across all aspects of the shopping experience to develop merchandising sets that will help their products stand out from the crowd.
The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, announced the launch of Coca-Cola Flex powered by Freestyle, a new beverage dispenser that offers an enhanced guest experience while reducing operational complexity. The next-generation dispenser debuted at the 2023 National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago.