Amazon Wine to shut down, but Amazon has other ways to get you drunk

Amazon Wine sellers received an announcement from the retailer on Monday that sucks for the businesses taking advantage of the five-year-old service.

In an email, Amazon told the sellers that the wine delivery service would end by the end of this year, according to Tech Crunch. Existing laws surrounding alcohol sales, and the company’s own growth, have gotten in the way of the program.

In an FAQ sent to wine sellers, the last day for customers to place Amazon Wine orders is December 31, 2017, according to Tech Crunch. According to Amazon’s website, “each wine seller operates under its own set of permits and determines which states it will ship to.” Read more…

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Source: Mashable | Amazon Wine to shut down, but Amazon has other ways to get you drunk