NBWA’s 11th Next Generation Conference Empowers Emerging Beer Industry Leaders
The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) wrapped up its 11th Annual Next Generation Success in Leadership Conference yesterday in Dallas, Texas. The conference drew more than 250 of the beer distribution industry’s rising stars...
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits Announces Retirement of John Klein
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits (Southern Glazer's), the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, announced the retirement of John Klein, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Pacific Northwest, effective at the end of 2023.
“John is leaving...
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Appoints Martignetti Companies in Massachusetts
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, the Pacific Northwest’s largest wine company and among the largest premium wine companies in the U.S., announced the appointment of Martignetti Companies as its distributor in Massachusetts.
This news marks an...
Ohio’s Watershed Distillery Acquired By Marussia Beverages USA
Watershed Distillery and Marussia Beverages USA, a producer and importer of premium craft spirits and wines, announced today that Marussia Beverages USA has acquired Watershed Distillery, making the Columbus-based maker of award winning bourbons, gins, vodka,...
RNDC’s New East Coast Leadership Team
Republic National Distributing Company announced the appointment of two new leaders, signifying increased focus and support to suppliers and customers from New York to Florida.
The announcement includes the promotion of Randy Hecklinski to Southeast...
Southern Glazer’s President Sheldon Stein Announces Retirement
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits has announced the retirement of its president, Sheldon “Shelly” Stein, effective July 1, 2023.
Stein played a critical role in the successful combination of Southern Wine & Spirits and Glazer’s Distributors...
RNDC Appoints Supply Chain Officer/EVP
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) has announced the appointment of Sean Halligan to Chief Supply Chain Officer & Executive Vice President for RNDC. He reports to Nick Mehall, President & CEO.
“Sean brings extensive global supply...
Former Jagermeister CEO Joins Ghost Tequila
Ghost Tequila has appointed Jeff Popkin as the company’s new CEO, and has completed a funding round from The Raptor Group, a Boston-based private investment firm.
Prior to joining Ghost, Popkin served for six years...
WSWA Commissions DTC Study
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) has announced the findings of an economic study commissioned to assess the economic costs resulting from the enforcement of direct-to-consumer (DTC) alcohol shipping laws at both a...
RNDC Gains E. and J. Gallo Winery in California
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) has announced that E. & J. Gallo Winery awarded the company its retail chain distribution business in California, adding to the general market retail distribution business RNDC took over...
