Industry News

Articles & Documents: 

• Bar Business’s Q&A session with World Business Leaders (WBL) about lending opportunities for bars and restaurants struggling due COVID-19.
• Bar Business’s “What to Do If There’s a COVID-19 Outbreak at Your Bar“
• “The Road to Recovery: A Category Outlook” – an interview with The IWSR’s CEO, Mark Meek. 
• Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits have released a Hospitality Industry Recovery Strategy Roadmap to help minimize recovery time for Southern Glazer’s on-premise customers that are rebuilding in the wake of COVID-19.
• VinePair‘s “How Digital and Physical Innovations Are Helping Restaurants Reopen With Covid-19 Restrictions”
• Wine Industry Advisor’s: Marketing During a Crisis – Tips to Pivot Your Marketing Message.
• WSET is fast-tracking investments for online delivery and digital learning.

Dedicated Pages: 

• Bar Business Magazine has a growing list of resources available to those in the service industry.
• Chilled Magazine has a dedicated resource page to help raise your spirits, featuring new programs like Tip Your Bartender, and Positivity Schedules.
• SevenFifty Daily provides an extensive list by industry and at the state and national levels.
• The Drinks Business and The Spirits Business provide recent news and resources for industry members.
• The IWSR has a news and comment page where they publish specific beverage alcohol COVID-19 content.
• VinePair’s Live Blog contains updates and news regarding COVID-19.
• Wine & Spirits Quarantine Zine includes tips for navigating the environment and supporting our community.
• Wine Spectator has dedicated a landing page pertaining to COVID-19.
• Wine Enthusiast’s trade site, Beverage Industry Enthusiast, features reported coverage of industry news pertaining to COVID-19.