South African spirits brands have been hit hard by a series of government bans on the sale of alcohol as part of the fight against Covid-19. But they fear that without compensation, more lockdowns could push them under. South Africa has been hit with a number of alcohol bans during the last 12 months Prohibition
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A side effect of the pandemic in the US has been the boom in alcohol e-commerce, with major firms such as Uber recognising its potential. The Spirits Business analyses the latest investments in the sector and how they could shape the online space. With major firms investing in Drizly and Reserve Bar, could more acquisitions