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On the Cover :
2022 BevX Awards
BevX Issue 2022 • Vol . 34 No . 3
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WHAT I ’ M
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33 features
COVER STORY
9 The 2022 BevX Award Winners
Presenting this year ’ s most innovative beverage programs at restaurant , hospitality and entertainment chains By Melissa Dowling and Jamie Stafford
18 Cheers Beverage Summit Recap
Highlights from our recent “ Beverage Week ” alcohol industry event , which included the Cheers Beverage Summit and the Beverage Alcohol Retailers Conference
20 Digital Drinks : Technology and the Alcohol Industry
A look at some of the beverage alcohol industry technology for retailers and restaurants By Jamie Stafford
25 The 2022 Technology Buyers Guide
Our annual systems roundup including point-ofsale ; finances and analytics ; ecommerce ; loyalty , education and communications programs ; and digital delivery apps By Kyle Swartz
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4 First Sip
The Winner ’ s Circle
5 Drink Culture
Riffs on the trending Dirty Shirley cocktail , Mellow Mushroom ’ s new hiring strategy , What I ’ m Drinking Now , craft cocktail ice cream and more
23 Data Driven
Point-of-sale systems are a priority for both on- and off-premise operators By Melissa Dowling
33 Drinks : Cool Ideas For Frozen Cocktails
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