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Frederick Wildman, Southern Glazer’s Deepen Ties In CA, IL, PA

New York-based importer Frederick Wildman & Sons is deepening its partnership with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits in the California, Illinois, and Pennsylvania markets. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 1, 2025

News Briefs for July 31, 2025

  • Diageo has appointed company veteran Deirdre Mahlan as interim CFO, effective August 18, replacing Nik Jhangiani, who became interim CEO earlier this month upon the departure of former chief executive Debra Crew. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 1, 2025

Wine’s Retail Decline Accelerates Slightly In Latest Monthly Data

The U.S. wine market’s decline in the off-premise accelerated slightly in the four-week period ending July 13, according to IRI/Circana. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 31, 2025

Spirits Slip 2% In Control States In The First Half 

After a 0.9% decline in 2024, spirits volumes declined a further 2% in control states during the first half of this year, according to NABCA, including a 2.3% decrease in the month of June. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 30, 2025

Total Wine CEO Troy Rice To Step Down In Mid-August

In case you missed yesterday’s news alert, Troy Rice, who has served as chief executive of national retail chain Total Wine & More since 2022, will depart the company August 15, having accepted a new opportunity closer to his family in Atlanta. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 30, 2025

News Briefs for July 30, 2025

•Kentucky Senator Rand Paul has successfully blocked a proposed federal hemp THC ban from the Senate’s spending bill covering agriculture, rural development, and the Food and Drug Administration. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 30, 2025

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