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WSWA Comments on Trade Practice Regulations

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) submitted comment in response to the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau’s (TTB’s) advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR): Consideration of Updates to Trade Practice...

Johnson Brothers Expands Relationship with Maisons Marques & Domaines

Johnson Brothers announced last week that it has expanded its partnership with Maisons Marques & Domaines (MM&D), the U.S. subsidiary of Maison Louis Roederer. The two new additional markets include Nebraska and South Dakota. These...

Breakthru Beverage Expands Aspect Fine Wine Strategy

Building off the overall success of the company’s fine wine solution, Breakthru Beverage Group announced further investments in its Aspect Fine Wine strategy across its Mid-Atlantic footprint and into Missouri. These enhancements extend the...

Michigan Becomes 23rd State to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent

On July 18, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed SB 141 making Michigan the 23rd state to make cocktails to-go permanent in support of local businesses and consumers. “Michigan consumers can now enjoy the added convenience of cocktails to-go on...

Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz Passes Away

It is with deep sadness that we share the sudden passing of W. Rockwell “Rocky” Wirtz. Rocky, 70, passed away Wednesday at NorthShore Evanston Hospital following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his...

Former WSWA Chairman Dave Roberts Passes

It is with great sadness that Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) announces the passing of former WSWA Chairman Dave Roberts of Truro Vineyards. Mr. Roberts was an influential and inspirational leader in...

WSWA Applauds Attorney General’s Action Against Illegal Spirits Shippers

Yesterday, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) offered its support of Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti’s recent legal action against illegal spirits shipments. The federal lawsuit, filed under the Twenty-First Amendment Enforcement Act,...

Texas Associations Oppose DTC Spirits and Beer Shipping

The Texas Package Stores Association (TPSA), Beer Alliance of Texas (BAT), Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Texas (WSWT), and Texas Distilled Spirits Association (TDSA) have forged a significant compromise aimed at strengthening the already...

RNDC West Region President Retires After 32 Years

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) recently announced the retirement of Jay Johnson, West Region President, effective January 1. Jay concludes his 32 years with RNDC, leaving a legacy of growth and extraordinary leadership. In recent years, he...

Industry Leader Sheldon Stein Appointed as Chairman of WES Brands Advisory Board

WES Brands, parent company of Flecha Azul Tequila and BSB Flavored Whiskey, announced on July 13 that industry leader, Shelly Stein, has been appointed as Chairman of the WES Brands Advisory Board. “I look forward to working with the...