The Archetype Advantage: Using Brand Archetypes to Build a Loyal Wine Club

The wineries with the most loyal wine clubs aren't the ones with the best discounts. They're the ones with the strongest emotional identity.This will sound counterintuitive to anyone who's read more

Create a Valentine’s Day Showcase That Sells

Valentine’s Day is one of the most emotional—and profitable—moments in the DTC calendar. It’s a time when presentation matters just as much as what’s in the bottle.Small read more

DTC Wine Symposium HipMap With Local Monterey Recommendations

HipMaps and the Direct To Consumer Wine Symposium teamed up to enhance the attendee experience at the upcoming 2026 DTC Wine Symposium in Monterey, California from January 20th to 22nd. The Wine Sympo read more

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WISE Marks a Decade of Mystery Shopping Insights, Revealing What Separates Top-Performing Tasting Rooms

Ten years of data show execution, not traffic, is the defining factor in DTC successAs wineries navigate softer tasting room traffic, rising costs, and heightened pressure on Direct-to-Consumer perfor read more

A New Chapter for vinSUITE: Jimmy Wu Joins as President to Lead the Next Era of Winery Software

With new leadership and a sharpened focus on wineries, vinSUITE signals a smarter, more ambitious future for its platform and clients.vinSUITE, a long-standing technology partner to wineries and bever read more

Alexander Valley Winegrowers & HipMaps Collaborate to Enhance Visitor Experience

HipMaps and Alexander Valley Winegrowers (AVWG) have collaborated to bring AVWG's 40-year legacy to life through a custom-designed HipMap and interactive app experience!A Community Built on Family read more

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Why Winery Commerce Systems Get Tested in December

December is when winery commerce systems reveal their true strengths — and their limitations.Busy tasting rooms.Holiday gift orders.Club shipments.Online traffic spikes.Staff moving fast across read more

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3 TabletPOS Tweaks That Make Busy Weekends Feel Effortless

What we’re seeingHoliday and event weekends are where wineries make their money — and also where tasting rooms get the most stressed. Lines back up, staff get flustered, and POS screens fi read more

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Practical insights from 20+ years helping wineries simplify checkout and boost DTC performance.

For more than 20 years, Activ8 Commerce has built technology specifically for wineries — and we’re proud to share our latest update.In every tasting room, the moments that matter most happ read more

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RedChirp and WISE Announce Strategic Webinar to Help Wineries Capture More Guest Data and Drive Sustainable DTC Growth

Napa/Sonoma, CA — December 1st, 2025 — RedChirp and WISE (Wine Industry Sales Education) today announced a forward-looking, solutions-driven webinar designed to help wineries solve on read more

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