
COVID-19: Tracking the On-Premise Impact
Last week, Nielsen released a report surrounding the impact on-premise is facing due to COVID-19. The information, data, and measurement firm surveyed consumers from New York, California, Illinois, and Florida. All four states experienced a decline in sales, with some...

COVID-19 Stimulus Bill FAQs & Action Items
DISCLAIMER: Park Street has put together a list of Frequently Asked Questions that we hope will be helpful for you. Just a quick reminder, please, that we are not attorneys and are not providing legal advice. Also, while we touch on a number of the major items below,...

How Retailers Are Facing New Challenges during COVID-19
Businesses are experiencing the highest web and call-in volumes ever as off-premise sales increase. Though, retailers are facing new challenges regarding protocol, consumer behavior, and regulation changes as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Experts advise small...

Liquor Stores Spared From Shut Down in Several States
Liquor stores in several states are being classified as essential, sparing them from shutdowns in major markets such as New York, New Jersey, and California. These states have issued stay-at-home orders to combat the spread of the coronavirus, leading to the closure...

Congress Nearing a Deal on Stimulus Legislation
Congress continues to negotiate a $2 trillion stimulus package to address the economic challenges caused by COVID-19. A deal is expected to be reached Tuesday, but the sticking point is that the Senate has yet to come to an agreement on what stipulations should be...

Craft Breweries Adjusting to Shutdowns
Craft breweries have been adjusting to state-mandated shutdowns due to COVID-19 by turning to online orders and deliveries in order to get beer to their consumers. Several states have relaxed restrictions on delivery for craft breweries, which typically rely on the...

Alcohol Sales Shift to Off-Premise and Online
Off-premise sales have accelerated in the last week, as over 30 states have moved to shut down bars and restaurants to combat the spread of COVID-19. Alcohol e-commerce platform Drizly has seen customers spending 30% more on average, according to Drizly's head of...

White House Aims to Provide Businesses with COVID-19 Bailout
President Trump said on Thursday that the federal government is working on a bill that will provide assistance for small businesses, as well as the airline, cruise ship, and hotel industries. This stimulus package would act in addition to the bill enacted Wednesday...

Absinthe on The Upswing in the US
Absinthe is finally beginning to see the growth that was expected when updated regulations reintroduced the spirit to the United States in 2007. The spirit has been installed as a key ingredient in a growing number of cocktails and can be found on more back bars. ...