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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits just announced a transition within its supply chain leadership. Bobby Burg, Chief Supply Chain Officer, will be stepping away from his day to day responsibilities and moving into a senior advisory role with the company, effective March 2, 2026. 

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America announced David Trone, owner and founder of Total Wine & More, as the recipient of the 2026 Ray Herrmann H.E.R.O. Award.

Outlaw Light Beer is continuing its rapid market expansion with confirmed statewide distribution in Georgia, marking a new chapter for the brand as it enters the Peach State through a partnership with General Wholesale Beer Company.

WSWA announced the appointment of three key federal affairs leaders: Ben Castagnetti, Scott Luginbill and Kelsey Snyder. They will further strengthen WSWA’s advocacy presence in Washington, D.C., under the leadership of Dawson Hobbs, Executive Vice President, Government Affairs.

American whiskey giant Jim Beam has paused production at one of its largest distilleries amidst a broader slowdown in the U.S. distilled spirits industry. James...

As we wrap up our annual Distributor Best Practices, Lucas Systems stood out in the Best Logistics Innovation category.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits just received five honors in the 2025 Just Drinks Excellence Awards, earning recognition in the Business Expansion, Environmental, Marketing, Safety and Social categories.

U.S. Beverage, LLC (USB) signed a national sales partnership with Kamoti Green Tea Shots.

Mezcal brand Corte Vetusto just announced its U.S. expansion through a national distribution partnership with AIKO Brands.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) and Air Water Ventures Holdings Limited (aka A1R), an atmospheric water generation company, have announced a national distribution agreement, effective October 1, 2025. The collaboration will begin with product distribution in South Florida, with plans to expand to other markets in the future.