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...
Drizly Announces Alcohol Delivery Partnership with Spec’s in TX
The digital alcohol delivery company Drizly continues to expand its relationship with alcohol retailers nationwide. Today the company announced a new partnership with Spec’s, one of Texas’ leading beverage alcohol retailers.
The deal immediately adds 55 more stores...
Western Spirits Names COO of RTD Division
Western Spirits Beverage Company has named Michael Dempsey as the Chief Commercial Officer for their newly formed Ready-to-Drink Beverage division.
Dempsey, formerly Executive Vice President of Sales for Ennoble Beverages and their line of RTD...
SGWS Promotes Thompson to EVP and GM of IN
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has promoted Michael Thompson to the role of Executive Vice President and General Manager, Indiana. This is effective immediately.
Thompson is now responsible for the company’s performance in the state, and...
