WSWA is closely monitoring the situation around COVID-19 while actively coordinating with federal, state and local decision makers on behalf of almost 400 wine and spirits wholesalers, nationwide.

COVID-19 & Wholesalers In The News

• Tuesday, March 17, 2020 – The Hill
  Restaurant industry reeling under coronavirus

• Thursday, March 19, 2020 – The Hill
  Alcohol distributors urge governors to keep liquor stores open

• Thursday, March 19, 2020 – Forbes
  Wholesalers Warn Of ‘Black Market Liquor’ If Liquor Stores Close Amidst Coronavirus

• Thursday, March 19, 2020 – Shanken News Daily
  Online Alcohol Providers See Major Boost Amid Coronavirus Sheltering

• Friday, March 20, 2020 – POLITICO
  Inside K Street’s Push to Reshape the relief package

• Friday, March 20, 2020 – USA Today
  Are liquor stores open during coronavirus? New York says liquor stores are 'essential,' can stay open

• March 23, 2020 - The Boston Globe
  Yes, packies are considered essential businesses in Massachusetts

• Monday, March 24, 2020 – Dow Jones Market Watch
  Here’s everything lobbyists wanted in the coronavirus stimulus package

• Monday, March 25, 2020 – The Hill
  Business groups call for consistent definition of ‘critical infrastructure’ for coronavirus response

• Monday, March 25, 2020 – Kane’s Beverage News Daily
  WSWA Creates Best Practices Kit

• Tuesday, March 26, 2020 – Beverage Daily.Com
  US distillers work together to produce hand sanitizer on mass: 'We are in this together'