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November 2024
The annual top ten list of the leading U.S. wine distributors hasn’t changed much since 2019, but the wholesale market continues to experience a dramatic transformation that has compelled many to change how they do business. Winery direct-to-consumer shipment value plunged during the key month of October as off-premise sales also remained sluggish.
October 2024
Retail wine sales continue to decline compared to last year but there is some hope that the end of this year may bring a new baseline and an end to the post-pandemic market normalization. Winery direct-to-consumer shipment value in September was even with last year as winery recruiting slowed.
September 2024
Ongoing sales value growth in the U.S. on-premise wine market belies persistent volume declines that reflect inconsistent consumer demand and significant cost challenges in the restaurant sector. Winery direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipments declined by both value and volume in August, while the winery jobs market continues to cool and off-premise sales remain sluggish..
