
Scout & Cellar, known for its clean-crafted wine, announced its entrance into the non-alcoholic wine category with its Epic Pursuit Alcohol-Removed Red Blend Wine. Made from seven ingredients, this new lightly fizzy blend wine is made form 88% Zinfandel and 12% Petite Sirah and is bottled in a lighter-weight glass with a sustainable cork to provide a lower carbon footprint.

As we celebrate 20 years of innovations and insights, we take a look back on a few of DSN’s most important milestones. And, we asked industry leaders and legends to share how past evolutions and current opportunities are shaping the future of the industry.

Direct selling’s unique culture of sharing has created an unbreakable bond between two Founder/CEOs. These leaders, who sit at the helm of two of the most innovative, buzzworthy companies in the channel, met several years ago when recording an episode of a DSN podcast, forging a fast friendship that has only strengthened over time.

The heartaches suffered, hurdles cleared and groundwork laid by direct selling’s extraordinary founding sisters are but one turn of a spinning wheel of inspiration. The next empowering turn comes from the bold, creative and tenacious spirits of these 35 current day female founders, whose modern leadership and vision reflects many of the ideals and principles of their predecessors.

Scout & Cellar, known for its clean-crafted wine, announced the launch of Scouting Grounds Roasting Co., a line of coffee products inspired by the company’s commitment to clean-crafted ingredients and transparency.

Scout & Cellar, in partnership with the Miller Family Wine Company, released its Scout Wild wines for distribution in select nationwide retail stores.

Inc. Magazine announced its Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America list, ranking Red Aspen #788 nationally. The list, which ranks companies by revenue, industry, state and/or metro area, has a history of identifying emerging powerhouses during their early years.

Direct Selling News comprised a list of direct selling startup successes—statistical outliers of sorts who have seemingly beat the odds. Some of direct selling’s fastest growing startups, they are all five years old or less and have surpassed the $1 million mark in monthly sales.

DSN announced a new award this year, the Bravo Impact Award, which honors the achievements of well-rounded companies that take a holistic, measured and incremental approach to growth, innovation and operational integrity and excellence. The award was given to two companies this year, including Scout & Cellar.

The multi-day educational event offered new insight and strategies for connecting with a rapidly evolving market.

More than 30 speakers shared tangible action plans for how the industry’s leaders can continue to grow and adapt in the face of this year’s enduring challenges.