Tag Archive: Southern Glazer’s
Southern Glazer’s: Younger Consumers Driving The Low- And No-Alc Cocktail Trend
The low- and no-alcohol movement is among the key consumer dynamics shaping industry trends this year, driven by the preferences of younger consumers. At leading wholesale player Southern Glazer’s, Zach Poelma, SVP of Supplier Strategy & Insights, sees lower-alcohol cocktails like Spritzes continuing to gain traction nationwide, along with more mocktails being placed on on-premise menus. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 23, 2024News Briefs for April 22, 2024
•Marco Felluga, who made exquisite white wines that helped put the Collio area of Italy’s Friuli-Venezia-Giulia region on the global wine map, died April 3. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 22, 2024Top U.S. Distributors Projecting Growth Despite Challenging Conditions
It’s been a challenging period in the drinks business over the past year, as uneven economic conditions, retailer destocking, lingering inflation, and slower uptake by younger consumers—particularly in wine—have combined to impact the industry. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 18, 2024News Briefs for April 11, 2024
•Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has introduced a new Founders Series under its Columbia Crest brand. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 11, 2024Interview: Southern Glazer’s CEO Wayne Chaplin
Despite a challenging operating environment, leading U.S. wine and spirits wholesaler Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is expecting to carve out growth this year, with company revenue projected to climb 3.2% to $26 billion, accounting for a market share of approximately 36%. SND executive editor Daniel Marsteller spoke with Southern Glazer’s chief executive Wayne Chaplin to hear about the distribution giant’s outlook on growth categories, retail destocking, e-commerce, national accounts, and where the business is headed in 2024. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 9, 2024Southern Glazer’s Names Landry To lead CA Business
Southern Glazer’s has appointed John Landry as executive vice president and general manager of California. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 5, 2024
