Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's) just announced its plans to acquire Horizon Beverage Group, Inc. (Horizon), one of New England’s premier alcohol distributors. The deal includes all of Horizon’s operations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, as well as their wine, spirits and beer portfolio, the company states. This...
When customers walk into one of Wine, Beer, & Spirits’ five locations throughout Nebraska, they’re usually on the hunt for something to take home with them. And it’s always a nice surprise when they find out they can grab a drink while shopping around.
“When I meet with other liquor...
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's) just promoted Amy Kickham to the role of Chief Human Resources Officer, effective immediately.
In her new position, Kickham will report directly to Wayne E. Chaplin, Chief Executive Officer, as part of the Executive Leadership Team. She will strategically lead Southern Glazer’s people and...
The results from April improved thanks in part to the addition of two shipping days as compared to last year. SipSource cites that overall total spirits and wine declined -4.7% in the last 12 months to April. To put that into perspective, wine and spirits declined 5.2% in the...
Texas-based Garrison Brothers Distillery just announced a new partnership for distribution in the state of New York with Empire Merchants and Empire Merchants North.
First introducing its bourbon whiskey to the market in 2010, Garrison Brothers entered the New York market officially in 2013, the distillery states. The distillery's...
EPG Brand Acceleration is seeking beverage entrepreneurs and up and coming beer, wine and spirit products within the alcohol industry for its inaugural Beverage Incubator program.
We're looking for great products just a step or two away from hitting it big. If you need to grow your distribution, get...
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits just announced that it has promoted Lewis Kenrick to the role of President, West Region, effective March 1, 2024.
In his most recent role, Kenrick served as Executive Vice President, General Manager of California. He will now report to John Wittig, Chief Commercial Officer, and is...
In May 2023, New York state senator Liz Krueger (D-Manhattan) and assembly member Pamela Hunter (D-Syracuse) introduced bills S.6786 and A.6989, which would permit wine sales in grocery stores. This has caused a stir among many small liquor stores in the area who are worried about losing business.
Michael Correra,...
After reviewing many more entries than we expected to receive in the program's first year, the Beverage Information Group chose 40 young leaders for our 40 Under 40 program who truly show a passion for the beverage alcohol industry.
While we have recognized the best retailers, operators and control...
Barrel Craft Spirits (BCS) announced that it's expanding distribution with Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits (SGWS) within the following key control states: Alabama, Iowa, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming.
SGWS will become the broker for Barrel Craft Spirits...
