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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...

SGWS Promotes Scarpone to EVP and GM in PA

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has promoted Kim Scarpone to the role of Executive Vice President and General Manager, Pennsylvania. The move is effective immediately. In this role, Scarpone is responsible for the company’s performance in the...

Diageo Invests in Non-Alcoholic Alcohol Brand Ritual Zero Proof

Ritual Zero Proof, a “spirit alternative” distilled in America that echoes the taste and smell of spirits, today announced an investment from Diageo, via the company’s incubator division, Distill Ventures. The investment will help drive...

SGWS Announces Employee Holiday Giving Campaign Results

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits has announced the results of its Holiday Giving Campaign, which ran from November 1 to December 31, 2019. Southern Glazer’s encouraged employees to vote and select three organizations from a pool...

The Rock and Dany Garcia Obtain Distribution for Tequila Brand

Siete Bucks Spirits, led by Founder and Chairman Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Co-Founder Dany Garcia, today announce a strategic alliance and partnership to distribute Teremana Tequila globally with the Mast-Jägermeister organization. Distribution begins in March. "Our...

Drizly Partners with Shop Rite & Tobacco in Louisiana

Drizly, the nation’s largest alcohol e-commerce marketplace, today announced a partnership with Shop Rite & Tobacco Plus, one of Louisiana’s leading liquor retailers. The partnership will bring delivery of beer, wine and liquor in under 60 minutes...