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Daily Archive: January 14, 2025

Exclusive: Dan Leese Stepping Down As CEO Of Hotaling & Co.

Industry veteran Dan Leese, who has led San Francisco-based importer, distiller, and marketer Hotaling & Co. over the past five years, is set to step down as CEO at the end of June. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 14, 2025

Brown-Forman Shakes Up Executive Team Amid Global Revamp

Brown-Forman announced several changes throughout its global business this morning, among them the appointment of Michael Masick as president, Americas. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 14, 2025

Exclusive: Frescobaldi Consolidates U.S. Business With Vintus

New York-based importer and marketer Vintus, known for its luxury wine portfolio totaling around 500,000 cases, made several key additions to its range last year, and as we enter 2025, the company is continuing to target expansion opportunities. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 14, 2025

WhistlePig CEO Jeff Kozak Stepping Down After 10 Years

WhistlePig Whiskey has announced the departure of CEO Jeff Kozak after a 10-year tenure at the company. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 14, 2025

Surfside RTD Brand Set To Debut New Extensions After Big Year In 2024

Philadelphia-based Stateside Brands saw its Surfside label soar from 1.2 million cases in 2023 to 4.9 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 14, 2025

Rescheduling Proceedings Postponed At Least Three Months

Late yesterday, administrative law judge John Mulrooney postponed the start of hearings on federal cannabis rescheduling by at least three months, with reform-minded participants alleging bias on the part of DEA officials involved in the process. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 14, 2025

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