Australian Hard Kombucha Brand Makes Waves in the US
In recent years, consumers have been gravitating towards healthier alcoholic beverages. The rise of “better-for-you” alcoholic beverages has opened new and profitable sectors to an overall alcohol industry that has an estimated $360 billion...
Adapting to New and Changing Market Dynamics
At its 85th Annual Convention and Product Showcase last October, The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) introduced Gordon Green as the organization's new Chairman of the Board.
Green has been a member of the board...
Doug Shaw Plans a Bright Future for WSWA
The Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) welcomed M.S. Walker President Doug Shaw as its new Chairman on September 20. With over 46 years of experience under his belt, Shaw plans to keep...
Southern Glazer’s President Sheldon Stein Announces Retirement
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits has announced the retirement of its president, Sheldon “Shelly” Stein, effective July 1, 2023.
Stein played a critical role in the successful combination of Southern Wine & Spirits and Glazer’s Distributors...
Strong Sales Continue for Champagne and Sparkling Wine
Pop a cork and let the bubbly flow, because the good times continued in 2017 for the Champagne and sparkling wine.
Last year this category grew by 5.8% in the U.S. to reach 23.472 million...
Brown-Forman Presents Distributor of the Year Awards
Brown-Forman has announced their fiscal year 2018 Distributor of the Year awards.
Distributor of the Year awards are presented annually to one large (Footprint), one mid-sized (Prime) and one small (Select) distributor partner in North...
Martignetti Leads the Charge on Innovation
I recently attended the Dimensional Insight Users Conference in Boston, where many of the company's clients presented case studies showing how they're using its applications, including Diver and Program Advisor. There were about a...
Breakthru Beverage Expands Canada Business
In April, Breakthru Beverage Group announced an expansion of its Canadian business, establishing a new sales and marketing division. The new division will allow suppliers to partner with Breakthru as a broker to serve...
Wine Education is a Priority at SGWS
Eric Hemer has worked as a wine educator at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits since 1998, following a career that included time in the restaurant industry and managing sales teams at Southern. Currently SVP...
BJS Beverage Eyes Expansion
Despite being a young wholesaler in a niche market, BJS Beverage in Wichita, Kansas is making a name for itself. Founded in 2014 by Brad Steven, BJS specializes in organic, sustainably farmed and natural...
