Interview, Part 2: Southern Glazer’s CEO Wayne Chaplin
In the second part of our interview, Southern Glazer’s CEO Wayne Chaplin discusses on- and off-premise conditions, the growth of the distributor’s Proof e-commerce business, and sharpening focus on fundamentals amid a wave of change in the U.S. market’s middle tier. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 2, 2026Gallo Completes Four Roses Purchase For Up To $775 Million
Modesto, California-based Gallo has completed its acquisition of Four Roses Bourbon from Japan’s Kirin Holdings. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 2, 2026DeJoria’s Waterloo Gin Expands Into Seven New States
Texas-based Waterloo Gin, relaunched by Patrón founder John Paul DeJoria in 2025, has expanded into seven new markets: California, Hawaii, Maine, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Pennsylvania (exclusively in the on-premise), and Tennessee. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 2, 2026News Briefs for April 2, 2026
•Winebow Imports has named Handcrafted Wine & Spirits to handle its portfolio in Oregon, Oklahoma, and Nebraska, effective immediately. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 2, 2026Southern Glazer’s CEO Wayne Chaplin On Becoming A Total Beverage Alcohol Distributor
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits remains by far the top distributor of wine and spirits in the U.S. with revenue projected at $25.5 billion this year. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 1, 2026Diageo Names O’Keeffe To Lead NA Region
In case you missed yesterday’s news alert, Diageo has appointed company veteran John O’Keeffe to lead its North America region as CEO, replacing Sally Grimes, who has departed the company. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 1, 2026
