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Low/No Alcohol, RTDs, and Premiumization: Top Alcohol Industry Trends for 2025
The alcoholic beverage industry is evolving quickly, and 2025 is set to be a defining year for key trends. Among the most impactful shifts are the rise of low/no-alcohol drinks, the explosion of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails, and the continued premiumization of spirits and other beverages.
Mathew Benoit
Oct 216 min read


Team Conflict Resolution: New Course Live Now
In today’s fast-paced retail world, great leaders don’t just manage tasks, they inspire teams, build trust, and create a workplace culture that drives results.
Mathew Benoit
Oct 142 min read


Introducing The Professional’s Guide to Alcohol Tasting: A New Course for Sales Reps, Retailers & Suppliers
In today’s competitive alcohol market, the difference between an average sales pitch and a compelling one often comes down to tasting ability. Whether you’re introducing a new spirit to an on-premise account, hosting a beer sampling, or recommending a wine to a retail buyer, tasting skills build credibility and trust.
Mathew Benoit
Sep 162 min read


What Is the Best Learning Technique for Retail Training?
Discover the best learning techniques for retail training. Learn how spaced repetition, active recall, and contextual learning improve knowledge retention.
Mathew Benoit
Sep 82 min read


Whiskeys of the World 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Global Whiskey Styles-New Free Training Course
Whether you’re stocking shelves, serving cocktails, or answering guest questions, this course gives you the essential talking points you need to recommend whiskey with ease.
Mathew Benoit
Aug 262 min read


Build Strong Leaders with the Foundations of Retail Leadership Course
In today’s fast-paced retail world, great leaders don’t just manage tasks, they inspire teams, build trust, and create a workplace culture that drives results.
Mathew Benoit
Aug 203 min read


Learn Brands Launches Spirits 101: Your Guide to the World of Spirits: Spirits training for Alcohol Retailers and Distributors
The alcohol industry is fast-paced, competitive, and customer-driven. Whether you manage a liquor store, distribute wine and spirits, or...
Mathew Benoit
Aug 183 min read


Unlock the Basics of Beverage Alcohol Retail with Our Free Alcohol 101 Course
If you manage or work in alcohol retail, having a well-trained staff is essential. Whether you run a liquor store, grocery store, convenience shop, or bottle shop, your employees need to understand how alcohol works, how it is categorized, and how to serve it responsibly.
Mathew Benoit
Jul 312 min read


Boost Customer Service with Our De-escalation & Conflict Retail Management Course
Strong customer service starts with the ability to manage difficult situations. That’s why we created the De-escalation and Conflict Management course on Learn Brands: a training built for real retail environments.
Mathew Benoit
Jul 211 min read


Elevate Your Retail Experience with Our New Mindfulness Training Course
Support your team. Improve customer experience. Boost retention.
Retail environments like liquor stores, bars, tasting rooms, and distribution hubs can be high-pressure and fast-moving.
Mathew Benoit
Jul 72 min read


How to Plan Effective Activation Marketing Campaigns
This blog covers key steps for effective marketing campaigns: understand your audience, set SMART goals, choose the right channels, craft clear messages, allocate your budget wisely, and track performance. Success comes from planning, adapting, and learning from each campaign.
Mathew Benoit
Mar 313 min read


Unleashing The Power of Sell-Through: A Game-Changing Approach to Brand Training and Distribution Network Integration
In today's competitive marketplace, understanding "sell-through" is essential for brand success. It's not just a measure of how well product
Mathew Benoit
Feb 244 min read
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