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Depletions Declines Accelerated In First Quarter, Wholesalers Say

Depletions declines in both wine and spirits accelerated in the first quarter, according to the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America’s SipSource data tracker, with wine facing sharper decreases. Continue reading →

WSWA: Consumers Stocked Up On Champagne Ahead Of Tariffs

The first quarter of this year saw a notable bump in Champagne depletions, according to the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America’s (WSWA) SipSource data tracker, suggesting that consumers stocked up on bubbly ahead of expected tariffs on European wines. Continue reading →

WSWA Sizes Up Tariff Threat

In a welcome development, late last week the European Union announced it’s delaying tariffs on American whiskey until mid-April in order to allow more time for negotiations with the U.S. aimed at ratcheting down trade tensions—and hopefully, avoiding damaging tariffs on both sides of the Atlantic. Continue reading →

WSWA Expects Year Of Stabilization Ahead

WSWA: Dining Channel Facing Headwinds

Wine and spirits brands continue to face headwinds in dining channels in the U.S., with WSWA’s SipSource data group reporting spirits revenues down 4.9% and wine revenues down 7.9% for the 12 months through November 2024. Continue reading →

WSWA Urges FTC To Clarify Position In Lawsuit Vs. SGWS

The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) is calling for further clarification from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding the department’s recent lawsuit against Southern Glazer’s over pricing practices. Continue reading →