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Soju, a Korean distilled spirit, dates back to the 13th century during the country’s Goryeo Dynasty. It was traditionally made from rice, but modern...

With beverage alcohol wholesalers struggling to meet shifting consumer demand while keeping their customers happy, we turn to Mark Chaplin, president, commercial sales at...

New SipSource data shows that January depletions came in soft, with little change to the 12-month volume trend for beverage alcohol. While that may not inspire confidence at first glance, a deeper look at the three-month revenue trends reveals a more nuanced story—one defined by bifurcation.

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.