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Rémy Cointreau Renews A Host Of U.S. Distribution Agreements

With the middle tier seeing seismic changes recently, Rémy Cointreau has announced a slate of distribution agreements covering more than 40 states. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 5, 2016

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for February 5, 2016

•San Francisco-based Almanac Beer Co. is set to enter Wisconsin via a new distribution deal with Breakthru Beverage. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 5, 2016

News Briefs for February 3, 2016

•Pernod Ricard is introducing a new flavor in its Malibu Sensations lineup, Malibu Pineapple Upside Down Cake. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 3, 2016

Interview, Part 1: Marc Taub, President And CEO, Palm Bay International

Led by its Cavit brand from Italy—the second-largest imported wine in the U.S. market—Palm Bay International continues to expand its 5.8-million-case portfolio with an eye toward moving further upscale. Shanken News Daily senior editor Daniel Marsteller recently met with Palm Bay president and CEO Marc Taub to get his views on the ongoing premiumization push, as well as the U.S. market outlook for 2016. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 29, 2016

Exclusive: Moët Hennessy USA Re-Ups With Southern In Key States, But Sheds Doubt On Becoming 100% Aligned

Moët Hennessy USA has renewed its distribution agreements with Southern Wine & Spirits in the key states of California, Florida, Illinois, Nevada, Washington, Kentucky, Hawaii, Indiana, South Carolina, Oregon (for wine only) and Alaska, as well as 17 control markets. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 20, 2016

Charmer Sunbelt And Wirtz Beverage Agree To Merge As Breakthru Beverage Group

Two of the U.S. market’s leading wholesalers of spirits and wine have agreed to merge, creating a distribution giant with $6 billion in annual sales. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 20, 2015

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