Distributors Downsizing as Growth Stalls
The long-term consolidation among distributors in the U.S. is so well-known as to seem unremarkable now. Thirty years ago, approximately 3,000 wholesalers occupied the middle tier of the U.S. three-tier system; today, WineBusiness Analytics reports 1,068. Conversely, the number of wineries has grown over the same period from less than 3,000 to 11,615. With fewer […]
Top 10 US Wine Distributors
In a difficult year, many distributors erred on the side of caution and focused time and energy on internal development, rather than making risky investments, to come out ahead when the market returns to growth. While some growth may be possible in 2025, many representatives said they see “much of the same” for next year, […]
Industry Metrics: DtC Value Falls 11%
Domestic Wine Sales Value 12 months ended October 2024 +4% U.S. wine sales including bulk imports, bw166 Other Industry Metrics for October 2024 (versus October 2023) data: -5% off-premise sales value, NIQ channels -3% on-premise sales (52 weeks ended Aug. 10), CGA by NIQ -12% DtC shipment value, WineBusiness Analytics/Sovos ShipCompliant -19% Winery Job Index, […]
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North Coast Wine Industry Expo: Dec. 5 Wine industry conference and trade show at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds Event Center. wineindustryexpo.com Direct to Consumer Wine Symposium: Jan. 21-23, 2025 Celebrating its 18th year as the leading conference focused wholly on the direct-to-consumer market, the symposium is presented by, and as a fundraiser for, Free the Grapes! […]