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Volume 136, No. 2 • Summer 2025
FEATURES

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WSWA’ S ACCESS LIVE 2025 HIGHLIGHTS ADAPTABILITY AND DURABILITY
Talks of tariffs and survival methods were featured at WSWA’ s 2025 event. By Krystina Skibo

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GROWTH BRANDS
We list our 2025 Growth Brands winners in Wine, Spirits and RTDs. By The Staff

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THE RECIPE FOR ECOMMERCE SUCCESS
Liquor stores and bars / restaurants share their ecommerce success tips. By Krystina Skibo

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CREATIVE WAYS BEVERAGE COMPANIES ARE REDUCING THEIR CARBON FOOTPRINT
Suppliers and brands share the different ways they practice sustainability. By Krystina Skibo

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DEPARTMENTS / COLUMNS
4 Editor’ s Note
24 Cannabis Regulator
Recent updates regarding the cannabis industry By Krystina Skibo
35 Wine Review: Under $ 30
37 On The Shelf
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