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Volume 136, No. 3 • Fall 2025

OPTIMIZE YOUR OPERATIONS: THE TOP WAREHOUSE INNOVATIONS FOR WHOLESALERS

Beverage alcohol wholesalers reveal the top ways they are optimizing their warehouses. By Krystina Skibo

INDUSTRY RESILIENCY

How all three tiers have thrived despite industry headwinds. By The Staff

GROWTH BRANDS SUPPLIERS OF THE YEAR

Celebrating the best suppliers in wine and spirits. By Krystina Skibo and Kyle Swartz

4 Editor’ s Note

20 Cannabis Regulator

Recent updates regarding the cannabis industry By Krystina Skibo

27 Wine Reviews: American Wines

29 On The Shelf

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