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The Top Alcohol Retail Tech Providers for 2020-21

Technology was already critical for beverage alcohol retailers before the pandemic. Now, as more consumers buy online and prefer quicker, efficient shopping in-person, having the right tech to...
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How Beverage Alcohol Retailers Used Technology in 2020

As part of our ongoing tracking of beverage industry technology adoption, the Beverage Information Group surveyed readers over the summer. The annual tech survey...
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Meet the core tools of a strong digital marketing campaign

You might be thinking, “In-store business has been good. Do I really need to market my dealership online?” The consumer landscape is shifting, transformed...
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Does your website content meet the priorities of your potential customers?

Online searches have increased dramatically in the last few months, and more searches for units and services mean more opportunities for you to connect...

Dealer takes social media engagement to mountainous heights

How important is social media engagement with current and future customers at Paul’s Lawn & Garden in Massillon, Ohio? As the OPE dealership celebrates...
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On-premise Tech For The New Normal

Technology has become more important in beverage alcohol in recent years, for both on- and off-premise operators. But the coronavirus pandemic accelerated the push...

How COVID-19 Affects Alcohol Distribution

The COVID-19 pandemic upended our world, almost overnight. Suddenly, businesses of all manners had to change how they operated. This included beverage alcohol wholesalers and...

How Alcohol Retailers Have Evolved with COVID-19

Part 1 of this series covered what alcohol products consumers are buying now, three months into the coronavirus pandemic. In this second part, we look...

Tips For Improving Your Restaurant’s Digital Presence

By now most of us have had food delivered several times during this pandemic, either to support our favorite local joint or to provide...

5 Tips to Protect Against Cyber Threats

With many restaurants across the U.S. shifting to a delivery- or pickup-only business model to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been a heavy...