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The Minneapolis-based big-box retailer announced that it will be carrying a selection of booze-free drinks curated by Sèchey, a nonalcoholic beverage specialist headquartered in Charleston. Meanwhile, Boisson, ceased all retail operations just last week. What does all that say about the future of nonalcoholic retail?

Sales of non-alcoholic beer, wine and spirits are up more than 30% from a year ago. Still, they make up less than 1% of total sales.

Driven by increasing consumer demand for non-alcoholic products, the "sober curious" trend is here to stay.

De Soi, a line of non-alcoholic sparkling apéritifs founded by global pop superstar Katy Perry and master distiller Morgan McLachlan, announces their partnership with New York-based Gold Coast Distributors and Empire City Brand Builders, offering distribution throughout Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens.