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In today’s always-on environment, connectivity is no longer a convenience. It is a dependency. Modern connectivity depends on a layered system of infrastructure, including carrier networks, backhaul systems, maintenance cycles, environmental conditions and localized congestion.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been part of the beverage alcohol logistics conversation for years. Predictive analytics, demand forecasting and route optimization tools are no longer novel concepts; they are increasingly expected capabilities across beer, wine and spirits distribution.

A new peer-reviewed study, titled "The Role of Information, Rewards, and Convenience in Take-Back Programs for Clothing," found that simply telling consumers their returned items will be “kept out of landfills” significantly increases participation in take-back programs. But when retailers disclose that they may resell those items for profit, participation plummets.

The retail industry continues to grapple with increasing levels of theft and violence, according to a new study released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and the Loss Prevention Research Council and sponsored by Sensormatic Solutions. 

Mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) technology is turning a long-standing pain point into a competitive advantage. By putting the entire POS system onto a mobile device, retailers can meet customers where they are and complete transactions anywhere on the sales floor.

The "de minimis" U.S. tariff exemption for package shipments under $800 just ended on August 29th, 2025. This rule aimed to avoid the administrative cost of collecting small amounts of tax and facilitated global e-commerce by enabling companies like Shein and Temu to ship directly to consumers.

Retail spending bounced back in July as consumers sought out summer sales promotions to buy goods before more tariffs take effect.

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index found that small business optimism remained steady in June, while uncertainty fell. Taxes remain the top issue on Main Street, but many others are still concerned about labor quality and high labor costs.

Fiserv's Small Business Index for May 2025 found that despite shifting spending patterns as consumers navigate near-term economic uncertainty, small businesses maintained solid year-over-year sales growth of (+3.3%) and total transactions rose (+3.8%).

Beverage alcohol has a sizable carbon footprint. The global alcoholic beverage industry produces about 1.5 gigatons of greenhouse gas emissions annually. Beverage Wholesaler spoke with a variety of different beverage companies to see what they are doing to reduce their carbon footprint.