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PAINLESS POINT OF SALE
Which system is best for your state?
By Melissa Niksic
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THE LANDS OF MALBEC
AND CARMENERE
American consumers are increasingly choosing wines
from Argentina and Chile. Here's why.
By Alia Akkam
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CIDER SCRAMBLE
The fast-growing hard cider market is seeing an infl ux of
new brands jostling for position.
By Michael Park
DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Note ........................................ 6
Dateline ................................................ 8
Brand Spotlight .................................... 10
Retail Education .................................... 12
Products & Packaging .......................... 48
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