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WSWA's SipSource Sees W&S Sales Stabilizing but Not Rebounding Ahead of Holidays

There was good news and bad news as Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America's SipSource analysts presented their assessment of the holiday season outlook. The good news: Declines are easing. The bad news: They project stabilization rather than a return to growth. Core spirits volume fell 2.5%

SipSource Finds 'Signs of Stabilization Emerging'

One of the Golden Rules of forecasting is to predict either a time or a trend, but never both at the same time. And so it is with the latest SipSource report which says, "After more than two years of declines, SipSource data shows volume and revenue trends are

Spirits Trends Improved in April: SipSource

Spirits Trends Improved in April: SipSource

Following a stronger-than-expected March, April depletion trends across beverage alcohol moderated largely as anticipated, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America's SipSource service reports. While 12-month trends softened month-over-month, shorter-term performance indicators provided several encouraging signs, particularly within Spirits. Key takeaways: * Spirits Trends

SipSource Sees Signs of Stabilization

Some premium segments may be stabilizing. That's according to Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America SipSource data which finds Single Malt Scotch, for example, delivered its strongest result since mid-2025 in February, with volume declines narrowing to -2.8%. While not yet a return to growth, this

A Shocker: RTDs Larger than Vodka or Whiskey in Volume

That was one of the insights Danny Brager, the industry consultant, presented to attendees at Acces Live! To be sure, spirit-based ready-to-drink cocktails account for only 10% of all spirits dollars. But – get this – they account for "an incredible 26% of spirits volume,” said Brager. “That

Challenges Continue for Spirits and Wine: SipSource

August SipSource Depletions Show Sharp Declines