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For Distributors, Craft Beer’s Rise Brings Opportunities And Challenges

With its continued double-digit gains, craft beer is popular with U.S. beer wholesalers these days, particularly in light of the struggles faced by mainstream domestic brews. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 27, 2013

Glazer’s To Acquire Star Distributors, Strengthening Its Position In Tennessee

Glazer’s, Inc. is bolstering its presence in Tennessee’s largest market. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 15, 2013

Missouri Senate Blocks Vote On Franchise Bill, Dealing Blow To State’s Top Wholesaler

The controversial liquor franchise bill that was passed by Missouri’s House of Representatives was blocked from coming to a vote by the state’s Senate on Friday—the last day of the legislative body’s session. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 20, 2013

With Shift To Proximo, Cuervo To Move To Young’s Market In Western States

With Proximo Spirits set to assume U.S. marketing and distribution for Jose Cuervo Tequila from Diageo effective July 1, Young’s Market Co. has announced that it will become Cuervo’s distributor in California, Arizona, Hawaii and its Northwest control states on the same date. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 14, 2013

Missouri House Passes Franchise Protection Law That’s Tacked Onto Home Brewing Bill

Missouri legislators gave proponents of the state’s controversial liquor franchise bill a considerable boost yesterday—from an unlikely source. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 9, 2013

Wirtz, Johnson Brothers Partner In Iowa

Wirtz Beverage Group has announced its second strategic partnership in a week—a tie-up with Johnson Brothers that will see the two join forces on a spirits brokerage business in Iowa. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 2, 2013

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