The post-COVID decline in wine and spirits sales is accelerating according to SipSource data cited in Forbes. While some categories like tequila are still performing well, overall consumer habits are shifting, with inflation and changing preferences impacting sales. Read more what it means for the industry here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eTZ_Zxr7 #WineAndSpirits #SalesTrends #BeverageIndustry #Forbes
About us
The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America is the national trade association for the distribution tier of the wine and spirits industry. Founded in 1943, WSWA is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with more than 366 corporate members in 50 states and the District of Columbia. The industry generates more than $55 billion in tax revenue for federal, state and local governments each year—wholesalers are a major economic engine. WSWA membership represents 80% of all wines and spirits sold at wholesale in the United States.
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http://www.wswa.org
External link for Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America
- Industry
- Beverage Manufacturing
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1943
Locations
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Primary
805 15th St., NW
Suite 430
Washington, DC 20005, US
Employees at Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America
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Scott A. Cosco
Providing Strategic Gov’t Lobbying in #WV #WVLegis #WVPol #YesWV @HartmanCosco
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Rebecca Walker, CPA, MBA
Senior Vice President, Finance & Administration
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Michael Bilello
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) EVP of Strategic Communications & Marketing; Director, SipSource; Director, Access Craft
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Robert Wiggans, CAE, IOM
Membership expert and problem solver within the association management sector
Updates
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📉 WSWA’s SipSource: Wine and Spirits Sales Decline Continues New data released by WSWA's SipSource today reveal that wine and spirits depletions—actual sales from wholesalers to over 450,000 retailers nationwide—declined -6.0% in the 12 months through August 2024. Wine saw a more significant drop of -8.0%, while spirits fell by -3.9%, signaling potential challenges for the remainder of 2024 and into 2025. Read More: https://lnkd.in/dpS2uDXE
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🎓 Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2024 WSWA Educational Foundation Scholarship and the Robert Qualls Scholarship: This year, we are proud to award 51 deserving children of WSWA member company employees with the WSWA Educational Foundation Scholarship to help fund for their higher education. We admire their hard work and dedication, and we can't wait to see the incredible paths they will forge in their academic journeys! We are also proud to announce the 4 recipients of the Robert Qualls Scholarship, which supports outstanding hospitality students and their commitment to the hospitality industry. We commend these students for their passion and perseverance! 🏆 These scholarships are highly competitive, making this achievement even more remarkable. Congratulations to all the winners! Your dedication is inspiring, and we look forward to seeing how you will contribute to your fields and communities in the future! #WSWA #ScholarshipWinners #FutureLeaders #HigherEducation #HospitalityIndustry
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Do you know a H.E.R.O.? WSWA is now accepting nominations for the Ray Herrmann H.E.R.O. Award, sponsored by Breakthru Beverage Group Herrmann, who passed away in 2021, is credited with one of the most accomplished, respected and distinguished careers in the wine and spirits industry. He was not only a beverage alcohol industry titan, but also a man of great character, ethics and philanthropy – a true humanitarian. WSWA and BBG created the H.E.R.O. Award to promote his many venerable traits and inspire others to reach higher, do better and leave the wine and spirits industry and our world in a better place for those who follow. Nominate a colleague today: https://lnkd.in/gb3CFgNK
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Thinking of registering for #AccessLIVE2025? Don't miss Access Craft's how to "Exhibit Smarter, Not Harder" for tips and tricks to making the most out of your experience at the premiere wine and spirits industry event! Download WSWA's Access Craft Distribution Playbook: https://lnkd.in/dXhcz3dK Register for #AccessLIVE2025 today: https://lnkd.in/eT9fzENw
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Yesterday, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) gathered business leaders from across Tennessee for a discussion of the 199A Qualified Business Income Deduction at a roundtable attended by Congressman David Kustoff. The roundtable, moderated by WSWA's Dwayne Carson, was hosted at Athens Distributing Company of Tennessee's Memphis facility and was preceded by a warehouse tour that exemplified the reinvestiture Athens has made in its facility, employees, and community since the deduction went into effect in 2017. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gteceYFv
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WSWA Joins Industry Coalition Urging Immediate Action from President Biden to End Port Strike, Citing Major Economic Threats: WSWA joins coalition of American industries calling on President Biden and his administration to immediately resolve the ongoing port strike that has shut down East Coast and Gulf Coast container ports. The coalition urges the administration to intervene by reopening the ports and facilitating contract negotiations through federal mediation. Read the letter here: https://lnkd.in/entwxAnF #PortStrike #SupplyChainCrisis #WineAndSpirits #WSWA #EconomicImpact
WSWA Joins Industry Coalition Urging Immediate Action from President Biden to End Port Strike, Citing Major Economic Threats
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Dina Opici of Opici Family Distributing becomes Chairwoman of Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America As Chairwoman, Dina Opici Wallach will lead initiatives to advocate for wholesalers' interests, promote responsible distribution practices, and advance the organization’s strategic goals. Learn more about Dina's goals and vision for the association: https://lnkd.in/gNmTTSc9
Industry Address - Dina Opici, WSWA Chairwoman
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Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) EVP of Strategic Communications & Marketing; Director, SipSource; Director, Access Craft
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If you are a wine consumer or professional in wine, there is no doubt you've been faced with questions regarding wine and health. True to our founding, Women For WineSense wants to arm you with information to make the best decisions for you. To that end, Dr. Laura Catena, a fourth-generation Argentine vintner, medical doctor and graduate of Stanford Medical School, will lead a discussion navigating the complex relationship between wine consumption and health in our next Virtual Event: As a Doctor, I've Read the Data and I still Consume Wine in Moderation, A conversation with Dr. Laura Catena Monday, September 30 Noon Central on Zoom Free for Women For WineSense Members $5 for Non-Members Register here: https://lnkd.in/gUfzMY3d Please join us for this nuanced, research-based exploration of alcohol's effects on health which advocates for informed individual decision-making and responsible drinking practices, including wine in moderation within the context of a healthy diet and lifestyle. Dr. Catena's discussion will cover the pending update of the US dietary guidelines for alcohol against the backdrop of a recent WHO statement that 'no amount of alcohol is safe,' critically examining the WHO's claim, emphasizing the importance of moderation and the cultural aspects of wine drinking, drawing on her extensive background in both medicine and winemaking. This event is a live virtual event, limited to live attendance. A recording is not guaranteed.