Category Archive: News
Southern Glazer’s Expands In New York, Acquiring A-B’s NYC Wholesale Operation
Southern Glazer’s is expanding in the New York market, agreeing to acquire Anheuser-Busch’s owned wholesale operation in New York City for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 20, 2025WSWA: Consumer Confidence, Volatility Holding Back Recovery
While declines in the U.S. wine and spirits market have been stabilizing somewhat lately, the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) see weak consumer confidence and volatility owing to tariffs and economic uncertainty as holding back a stronger recovery. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 20, 2025Demeine Debuts New Napa Cabernet, Trailside Vineyard
Napa Valley-based importer and marketer Demeine Estates is launching a new brand from Lawrence Wine Estates, Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. Continue reading →
News Briefs for August 20, 2025
•Longtime Kobrand executive Gerard Yvernault has passed away at age 87. Continue reading →
Diageo’s Interim Chief Outlines Plans To Accelerate Growth
Diageo interim CEO Nik Jhangiani, who assumed leadership of the world’s largest spirits player last month upon the departure of Debra Crew, has been named as a contender to take on the chief executive role on a permanent basis. Continue reading →
Whisky Advocate: After Falling Into Receivership, Uncle Nearest’s Future Is Uncertain
After a fierce legal battle that has been raging since the end of July, a judge has placed Tennessee distiller Uncle Nearest in receivership as a result of its financial difficulties, and now its future is on the line. Continue reading →
