Costco talks about a revolution

Article Abstract:

Costco Wholesale Corp., the national chain of warehouse clubs that has become the largest US wine retailer through its vast purchasing power and low prices, is battling with the Washington State Liquor Control Board since 2004. Costco argues that its home state's regulations on alcohol distribution violate federal antitrust law and the US Constitution and it prefers to deal directly with wine producers in order to eliminate some of the costs inherent in three-tier distribution system.

Commodity & service prices, All Other Specialty Food Stores, Variety stores, Discount Stores, Prices and rates, Powers and duties, Costco Wholesale Corp., COST, Company pricing policy, Washington. Liquor Control Board

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Wine talk: Mike Thompson

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U.S. rep.Mike Thompson, who represented the 1st Congressional District of California since 1998, and a cofounder of the Congressional Wine Caucus, speaks about his association with wine making and his 20-acre organic vineyard. He states that the Congressional Wine Caucus provides an opportunity for the wine industry to interact with legislators, which results in opening discussion and passage of legislations important to the industry.

Interview, Wine and wine making, Wine making, Thompson, Mike (American congressional representative)

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Wine.com conducts stings on other retailers

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The legal implication of online retailers shipping wine purchases to buyers across state lines that has been exposed by Wine.com is presented.

Computer and Data Processing Services, Services information, Nonstore Retailers, Evaluation, Services, Computer services industry, Information technology services industry, Wine industry, Wineries, Online shopping, Wine.com Inc.

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