Southern Glazer’s Makes C-Suite Appointments
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits has recently made a number of executive appointments.
Lewis Kenrick has been appointed to the role of Executive Vice President, General Manager, California, effective January 1, 2023. Mr. Kenrick,...
RNDC Finishes Acquisition of Young’s Market Company
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) announced that it has acquired from Young’s Holdings, Inc. the remaining fifty percent of Young’s Market Company, LLC, which includes distribution operations in the states of Alaska, Arizona, California,...
Bacardi Releases 2023 Cocktail Trends Report
Bacardi Limited has announced the release of its fourth annual Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report. The press release is published in full below.
The report identifies trends impacting cocktail consumption and the spirits business in 2023....
Brown-Forman Completes Acquisition of Diplomatico Rum
Brown-Forman Corporation has announced that it has completed its acquisition of the Diplomático Rum brand and related assets from Destillers United Group S.L. (Spain). The company announced its agreement to purchase the brand in...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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’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...