DISCUS Reports Key Foreign Trade Barriers
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) submitted a detailed report with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) identifying key foreign trade barriers impeding U.S. distilled spirits exports.
The report provided a comprehensive review of the...
Campari Group Moves Ahead with Acquisitions
Campari Group recently acquired a stake in London-based Catalyst Spirits for an undisclosed sum. This follows Campari Group’s recent announcement that it had acquired an initial 15% interest in Howler Head Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey with Natural...
RNDC Appoints SVP of Ecommerce
RNDC has announced the appointment of Emily Xu to SVP, ecommerce. Xu is responsible for defining and executing the RNDC initiatives related to ecommerce channels and digital capabilities. She reports to Bob Hendrickson, Chief...
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,...
Southern Glazer’s Announces On-Premise Leadership Change
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's) has announced that Bill Edwards, Senior Vice President, National Accounts, On-Premise will be leaving the Company, effective January 1, 2023.
Mr. Edwards will support his team’s transition following the...
Southern Glazer’s Partners with Sassenach Spirits
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits has announced that it is expanding its distribution agreement with Sassenach Spirits, founded by Scottish actor Sam Heughan and American entrepreneur Alex Norouzi.
“Whisky is personal to me,” said Sam Heughan....
Breakthru Appoints CCO and COO
Breakthru Beverage Group has announced the promotion of Kevin Roberts to a newly designed Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) role and Julian Burzynski to a newly created role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). These appointments...
Breakthru to Represent Delicato Wines
Breakthru Beverage Group has announced that the company will represent Delicato Family Wines’ full portfolio of wines in Pennsylvania and Delaware. The addition of these markets expands the partnership, joining Missouri.
“This expanded partnership reflects...
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....
DISCUS Updates Marketing Guidelines
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) issued updated buying guidelines for its Code of Responsible Practices to address the increasing use of podcasts and social media to advertise and market spirits...
