Volume 136 , No . 6 • July 2023

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The future in beverage alcohol retail By Kyle Swartz

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The category reaches new heights By Adam Kaplan

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What ’ s transcending across the industry By Kyle Swartz

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The best beverage alcohol retail tech By Kyle Swartz

Departments & Columns

4 Editor ’ s Note

5 On The Web

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6 Retail Strategies Incentives , Rewards , Bonuses Work By Tom Shay

7 Vinsights Sorting Wine Grapes Into Flavor Families By Marnie Old

28 Wine Review Rosé

30 On the Shelf

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