n this week’s roundup, make the first online impression of your business a positive one. Sovos ShipCompliant releases the Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Wine Shipping Report—see the highlights. The 2021 DTC vendor flywheel is released and is impacted by events in 2020. A first-of-its-kind study reveals how influential virtual interactions are for wine purchases. Lastly, discover a hidden factor that is boosting online purchases.
Read MoreIn this week’s roundup, see firsthand how easy it is to connect VineSpring with your Customer Relationship Management System (CRM). The Wine Shipping State of the Union groups states into tiers based on cost and ease of doing business. If wineries want to attract younger generations, they need to get online. Get advice from sellers around the world who have adapted and learned from the challenges of 2020. Learn how a Netflix-type recommendation platform could increase wine sales.
Read MoreWe hear from more customers and prospects every day about how they would like to connect their eCommerce systems and Customer Relationship Management Systems (CRMs) to centralize their customer information and data as much as possible. Via VineSpring's open API and webhooks, we have customers doing this today.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again, the Silicon Valley Bank’s annual wine report is out—download the report to get a comprehensive view of the state of the wine industry. From that report, Wine-Searcher predicts boom times ahead for the US wine industry. To help craft producers keep up with emerging technologies, VineSpring talks with other industry experts to uncover tools and actionable advice. Several wineries talk about what 2020 changes they hope to see carry on in the future and which ones they hope fade away. And lastly, American drinkers are increasingly turning to spirits as their beverage alcohol of choice.
Read MoreIn this week’s roundup, get a glimpse into how Matthiasson Wines leveraged VineSpring to delight their customers and scale their business. Diversity and inclusion in the wine industry have become key to a successful future. A new federal ruling expands canning options for wineries, and the challenging supply chain environment pushes businesses to plan further ahead. A new report shows how alcohol consumer demographics are changing and lastly, changes are on the horizon for wine in 2021.
Read MoreJill and Steve Matthiasson, the husband and wife team behind Matthiasson Wines are farmers first. With a history in sustainable agriculture and involvement in the local food movement, they started Matthiasson Wines in 2003 based on those values. See how they used VineSpring to scale their business, provide a better experience for their customers, and transform internal operations.
Read MoreTo round up the year, we’re sharing the most popular VineSpringarticles of 2020, plus several compelling resources from our partners. Learn how to modernize your clubs and attract members, get our take on the 2020 wine reports, and read an overview on how to launch an online store during a pandemic. From Ekos, learn what questions you should ask when choosing vendors. Avalara gives beverage alcohol producers a survival guide for DTC shipping and Sovos shares how technology partners can improve DTC compliance.
Read MoreIn this week’s roundup, the VineSpring team shares unexpected moments that brought them joy in a difficult year. Wineries across the country talk about how they pivoted in 2020. A new direct-to-consumer (DTC) bootcamp offers to teach wineries new skills and several new marketing approaches are expected to outlast the pandemic. Lastly, Kentucky becomes the latest state to open up to DTC shipping.
Read More2020 has been a year unlike any other. Through all of the trials and tribulations, there are still moments of joy and much to be thankful for. The VineSpring team shares the little bits of joy that have helped carry them through 2020.
Read MoreIn this week’s roundup, see our considerations and recommendations for breweries looking to build their tech stack and watch a recorded webinar where the future of brewery and distillery DTC is discussed by experts. New data shows that the pandemic hit small wineries the hardest. Learn how to use customer location information for new opportunities and see how Wine Intelligence’s 2020 predictions hold up.
Read MoreIn this week’s roundup, sign up for a webinar to discuss the future of direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales for breweries, distilleries, and retailers. There is finally an increase in wine purchasing among Millennials, but is the trend here to stay? Get advice on how to boost revenue in December and review holiday predictions from industry experts. Lastly, if you’re mapping out your marketing for next year, there are some considerations you should make first.
Read MoreIn this week’s roundup, breweries are starting to follow wineries’ lead and roll out profitable allocations programs. Learn six simple ways you can improve your winery’s website and get marketing advice for Q4. Winemakers discuss how climate change has affected their businesses and how they’re adapting. Listen to an interview with VineSpring co-founder, Chris Towt on Hit the Bottle podcast where he gives insights into how crafty producers are using technology.
Read MoreIn this week’s roundup, get an inside peek of the Sovos ShipCompliant and VineSpring integration for a better way to manage compliance. Despite a rise in COVID-19, consumer confidence is up and winemakers are finding new and creative ways to sell wine. After an extreme wildfire season, US winemakers share learnings and plan for the future. The California 2020 harvest looks promising and DTC Symposium releases their workshop sessions.
Read MoreIn this video, we discuss VineSpring's native integration with ShipCompliant and how it can make a difference for your business especially in the compliance-dependent world of beverage alcohol shipping. The integration enables a number of key features including shipping and tax compliance, communication with your fulfillment house/solution, and real-time fulfillment/status updates of your VineSpring order data.
Read MoreIn this week’s roundup, you’re invited to join a live webinar to discuss the benefits of a QuickBooks integration and read an interview with VineSpring’s newest team member. The drinks industry did better than predicted in 2020 and women are speaking up about sexual discrimination. Lastly, get a holiday marketing calendar created specifically for wineries.
Read MoreThe VineSpring team is lucky to have Colin onboard. He’s a coding boot camp graduate, comes with tons of technical support experience, and loves collaborating and solving problems—the perfect combination for a Technical Support Guru. When VineSpring customers have a technical issue, he’s the one digging deep to see if he can solve it or bring in the development team if needed. Learn more about Colin, his love of new technologies, and his furry work-from-home companions.
Read MoreIn this week’s roundup, follow the four steps to reach a profitable Cyber Monday. Wineries rely on their clubs to carry them through 2020 with steady revenue. Breweries opt to keep their events but go digital and wine consumers are increasing their cost per bottle… for now.
Read MoreIn this week’s roundup, learn about a holiday gifting solution that partners wineries with corporations for a simple way to boost year-end revenue. VineSpring’s Chris Towt was interviewed on how he’s shaking up the wine industry and makes comments on how 2020’s events have impacted wineries. Beverage alcohol reporting and regulations are different in each state—learn how to streamline the process. And lastly, get ideas on how to end 2020 with creative marketing that engages your audience.
Read MoreLeading club management and eCommerce system for beverage alcohol makes it easy for wineries to partner with corporations to streamline their wine gifting program this holiday season.
Read MoreIn this week’s roundup, craft producers are using QR codes and contactless payments to keep people safe and share personalized content with customers. Get advice on how to implement an effective growth strategy. Ohio and Michigan are in a battle over DTC shipments and the beverage alcohol industry is seeing a surge of creativity in sustainability. Lastly, see results from the Wine Intelligence Industry Survey and preliminary results from the Silicon Valley Bank Survey.
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