Hoping an On-Prem Rebound is on Tap
Americans are still dining out for now, but with disposable income steadily shrinking, they are changing their spending habits. Whereas last year, consumers responded to economic pressures by purchasing lower-priced bottles in the on-premise, now American diners are further downsizing to single serve options. “A bottle is a commitment, a glass isn’t,” said Tim Seberson, […]
Adjust Expectations for Next Generation
College campuses today are vastly different places than they were in the early 1990s, an era when the free-spirited excesses of the late 60s and 1970s entered their twilight and a socially conscious student population foregrounded consent, respect and a more thoughtful approach to alcohol, which only grew more prevalent and strident through the 2000s […]
Industry Metrics: Off-Premise Consistent
Domestic Wine Sales Value 12 months ended August 2025 +3% U.S. wine sales including bulk imports, bw166 Other Industry Metrics for August 2025 (versus August 2024) data: -7% off-premise sales value, NIQ channels -2% on-premise sales (52 weeks ended July 12), CGA by NIQ -19% DtC shipment value, WineBusiness Analytics/Sovos ShipCompliant -9% Winery Job Index, […]
Upcoming Events
Winejobs Summit: Nov. 11 Winejobs.com SUMMIT is a one-of-a-kind gathering in Napa, Calif., for HR managers to connect with their peers to discuss current HR topics and learn from industry experts. Seating is limited and registration is by invitation only. wjsummit.com Wine Industry Financial Symposium: Nov. 11-12 The premier event covering the financial, business and strategic […]