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Wisconsin Permit Reminder- Tue, Sep 30
A quick reminder that Wisconsin drops reciprocity effective October 1, 2008. In doing so, it joins the growing list of states allowing consumer direct shipment of wine with a direct shipper permit.
ShipCompliant continues its series of 'Virtual' Seminars on Shipping Compliance, this year with two separate offerings for wineries and retailers. Click the links below for more information and to register.
Costco Ruling Update
Ruling in Costco Case Means Changes in Washington State - Mon, Apr 24
Saying that regulations challenged by Costco are anti-competitive and increase the average cost of beer and wine in Washington, U.S. District Court judge Marsha Pechman issued a ruling on April 21 that strikes down many liquor control board policies. Not too surprisingly, the court did not find a 21st Amendment defense.
Ruling in Costco Case Means Changes in Washington State - Mon, Apr 24
Saying that regulations challenged by Costco are anti-competitive and increase the average cost of beer and wine in Washington, U.S. District Court judge Marsha Pechman issued a ruling on April 21 that strikes down many liquor control board policies. Not too surprisingly, the court did not find a 21st Amendment defense.
To see where 21st Century wine distribution is headed after the direct shipment decision in Granholm, industry observers have turned to Costco Wholesale Corp. vs. Hoen, [i] now before the federal district court in Seattle. On December 21, 2005, the Costco judge ruled on pretrial motions of both immediate and long-term significance.The...
Latest Direct Shipping Analysis
DHL to Cease Wine Shipments Nov 3rd - Mon, 06 Oct
Steve Bachmann at The Wine Collector is reporting that DHL has notified its customers that it will cease wine shipments effective November 3rd. DHL has struggled to gain a foothold in the interstate wine shipping market, where FedEx and UPS dominate.
If you have received the notification letter from DHL, we’d love to see a copy ... by Jason Eckenroth - President, Six88 Solutions
Beginning today, October 1, 2008, Wisconsin is open to direct wine shipments from wineries throughout the country. Direct shipments to consumers in Wisconsin must be shipped under Wisconsin’s new “Direct Wine Shipper’s Permit”; reciprocal shipments of wines are no longer allowed. New direct shipping regulations include: a $200 Direct Shipping license, payment of ... by Sarah Werner - ShipCompliant Research Team
Background Articles
U.S. Wine Market Liberalization by 2015 (.pdf) - 11/1/2005
Today’s wine industry in the U.S. is at a juncture in history unlike any it has ever experienced, facing complex challenges that are regional, national and global in scope.
Today’s wine industry in the U.S. is at a juncture in history unlike any it has ever experienced, facing complex challenges that are regional, national and global in scope.
Direct Shipping Analysis: The Struggle for Rational Distribution - 10/15/2005
An efficient stream of wine commerce, from willing seller to willing buyer, remains elusive as the distribution fight enters a new phase.
An efficient stream of wine commerce, from willing seller to willing buyer, remains elusive as the distribution fight enters a new phase.
What The Direct Shipment Ruling Means for Retailers - 7/5/2005
If the pending federal district court case Costco Wholesale Corp. vs. Hoen is successful, it could put U.S. retailers within self-distribution reach of all wineries.
If the pending federal district court case Costco Wholesale Corp. vs. Hoen is successful, it could put U.S. retailers within self-distribution reach of all wineries.
Supreme Court Strikes Interstate Shipping Bans in NY and Michigan - 5/16/2005
The United States Supreme Court ruled Monday that wine consumers may buy directly from out-of-state wineries, striking down laws in Michigan and New York that banned interstate shipments.
The United States Supreme Court ruled Monday that wine consumers may buy directly from out-of-state wineries, striking down laws in Michigan and New York that banned interstate shipments.