According to the NJABC press release, among other things, “the investigation found that the wholesalers – which together account for approximately 70% of all wine and 80% of all spirits sold at wholesale in the State – unfairly favored 20 of the State’s largest wine and spirits retailers and put smaller retailers at a competitive disadvantage by manipulating the retailer incentive program (RIP), granting credit extensions and interest-free loans, and engaging in other discriminatory practices.”   For the full release, click here.

For some thoughts on how brands can support the trade during COVID-19, see Malkin Law’s latest article for Beverage Master by clicking here.    

TTB’s new “Bootcamp for Distillers” training are helpful basics for anyone trying to learn more about these topics. You can find them below, or access all TTB presentations here. Distilled Spirits Bootcamp 2020 – Records, Reports, Returns Distilled Spirits Bootcamp 2020 – Formulas Distilled Spirits Bootcamp 2020 – Labeling