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Daily Archive: January 31, 2024

Interview, Part 2: Breakthru Co-Chairmen Charlie Merinoff And Danny Wirtz

In the second part of our interview, Breakthru Beverage co-chairmen Charlie Merinoff and Danny Wirtz discuss the national accounts landscape, efforts in the e-commerce sphere, and the leadership transition of the past several months following the passing of legendary co-founder Rocky Wirtz. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 31, 2024

News Briefs for January 31, 2024

•New York-based importer and marketer Vintus is adding Chablis producer Domaine William Fèvre and Corbières producer Domaine d’Aussières to its portfolio, effective April 1. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 31, 2024

Diageo’s U.S. Spirits Sales Dip 2% In Fiscal First Half; Depletions Slightly Ahead Of Shipments

Diageo saw its North America business—accounting for 37% of global sales—slip 2% to $4.1 billion in its fiscal first half ended in January, as the company lapped double-digit gains from a year ago across segments including Tequila, whiskey, and RTDs. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 31, 2024