SGWS Expands Alcohol Safety Education Programming
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has expanded its high school alcohol safety education program after three years of implementation.
Through the Company’s Youth Alcohol Awareness and Education Foundation, Inc. — established to fund programs that...
Virginia’s Cannabis Decriminalization Law Goes into Effect
The movement to destigmatize and legalize cannabis continues in America.
Virginia’s cannabis decriminalization law officially went into effect this week.
In May, Gov. Ralph Northam (D) signed the decriminalization bill (SB 2/ HB 972) into law,...
Western Spirits Beverage Co. Announces Executive Team Changes
Western Spirits Beverage Company has disclosed several updates to its executive team.
The company has named Wade McKasson as the Vice President of International Sales. McKasson, who has been with Western Spirits for over ten...
RNDC and NDC Unveil Newly Redesigned Websites
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) and National Distributing Company (NDC) have announced the launch of their newly redesigned websites.
The new sites feature "innovative and creative changes to better serve and support our customers,...
Breakthru Beverage’s Danny Wirtz Joins DISCUS Podcast
The latest Spirited Advocate Podcast episode from the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) features a discussion of current industry issues with DISCUS President & CEO Chris Swonger and Danny Wirtz, Vice...
American Craft Spirits Association Appoints New Board Members
The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) has announced the reelection of veteran board members Jake Holshue of Rogue Ales & Spirits (OR) and Colin Keegan of Santa Fe Spirits (NM), as well as the election of three...
Southern Glazer’s Names New Strategic Advisor to the CEO
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits has appointed Brad Vassar to the new role of Strategic Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.
Vassar will also become a member of...
RNDC Expands Partnership with Crimson Wine Group
The Republic National Distributing Company, together with Young’s Market Company, has signed a new agreement with Crimson Wine Group.
The deal makes RNDC/Young's the exclusive distributor of the wine group in the following states, beginning Sept....
SGWS Promotes Adrian Ruiz to Vice President, Chains, CA
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits has promoted Adrian Ruiz to the new role of Vice President of Chains, CA, effective immediately.
Ruiz, who will report to Executive Vice President and General Manager of Southern...
New York International Spirits Competition Reveals 2020 Winners
Not even a pandemic could keep the 11th Annual New York International Spirits Competition from judging and selecting the finest spirits in the world. Though the Covid-19 crisis certainly did not make it easy.
The...
