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In New Filing, Breakthru Claims That Empire Seeks RNDC Deal

Breakthru Beverage has fired off another salvo in its ongoing federal court battle with fellow wholesaler Empire Merchants. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 2, 2017

Santa Margherita USA Unveils New Distribution Changes, Realigning The Portfolio

In a sweeping realignment of its distribution structure, Italian wine importer Santa Margherita USA has unveiled a series of new wholesaler agreements across the U.S. market. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 27, 2017

News Briefs for February 1, 2017

•Glenmorangie has launched Bacalta, the latest release in its Private Edition series. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 1, 2017

Breakthru Steps Up Effort To Dismiss Empire Lawsuit With New Court Filing

Late Friday night, Reliable Churchill and Breakthru Beverage Group aimed to bolster their attempt to dismiss the federal lawsuit filed against them by Empire Merchants by filing a memorandum of law that says Empire’s claims are without merit—and that Empire lacks the standing to make them. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 23, 2017

Empire-Breakthru Battle Heats Up As Retailers Reveal Details Of Alleged Smuggling Scheme

The court battle between Empire Merchants and Breakthru Beverage—two of the U.S. market’s biggest spirits and wine distributors—continues to heat up. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 15, 2016

News Briefs for December 9, 2016

•Illinois-based importer Winesellers, Ltd. has added Spanish vermouth Bodegas Oliveros to its portfolio. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 9, 2016

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