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Dogfish Head Expands Distribution to Montana

Craft beer pioneer Dogfish Head, which recently merged with Boston Beer Co., has expanded its distribution into the state of Montana. The Delaware-based brewery has partnered with Briggs Distributing Company, Blue Rock Distributing Company, Gusto Distributing,...

SGWS Appoints New SVP and Managing Director, Corp. Development

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has appointed Jack Brennan to a new role of Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Corporate Development. The move is effective February 1. In this role, Brennan will be responsible for providing...

SGWS Changes Supply Chain Management Organization

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has reorganized its supply chain team. The goal is to better leverage its senior leaders to drive operational execution and enhanced talent development across all U.S. markets, the company says. As part...

Suntory Buys 10% Share of Edrington

The Japanese spirits conglomerate Suntory Holdings has acquired a 10% stake in Edrington, the maker of The Macallan, Highland Park, Brugal and Wyoming Whiskey, among other brands. This agreement builds on the existing strategic partnership...

CC One Virgin Islands Acquires SGWS’ Caribbean Business

CC One Virgin Islands has purchased Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits of the Caribbean, the SGWS beverage alcohol division operating in the Virgin Islands. The deal is effective January 31, 2020. CC One Virgin Islands is...

SGWS Publishes 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits has published its 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, highlighting its efforts in giving back and making a positive impact in the markets where the company does business. The report captures Southern...

Mineo Voted Incoming Chair-Elect to NABCA Board of Directors

Gregg Mineo, Director of the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations for Maine, was voted incoming chair-elect to the NABCA Board of Directors. He will assume his responsibilities in May 2020, when current Chair-Elect...

Molson Coors Acquires Atwater Brewery

After slowdown in recent time in terms of Big Beer buying up craft breweries, news broke this week that Molson Coors has purchased Atwater Brewery of Detroit. Atwater will join Tenth and Blake Beer Company,...

WSET Celebrates Diploma Graduates at 2020 Ceremony

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust hosted its annual Awards & Graduation Ceremony this week in London, a gathering attended by more than 600 global wine and spirits professionals. Hosted by WSET Honorary President Steven...

Stoli Group Announces New CCO

Stoli Group has announced the appointment of industry executive Jonathan Hollister to Chief Commercial Officer. Effective beginning this year, Hollister will lead all U.S. and Canada commercial operations. Hollister’s addition to the team follows more than...