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News Alert: Reyes Comes To Terms With RNDC On 11-Market Purchase

Reyes Beverage Group and Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC) announced in a joint statement this evening that they’ve struck purchase agreements for Reyes to acquire RNDC’s operations in the 11 markets of Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maryland, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 20, 2026

Pernod Announces Distributor Changes, Tapping SGWS, Johnson, Reyes

Pernod Ricard has announced changes to its distributor profile in key U.S. markets, parting with RNDC in several states. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 20, 2026

Wine Spectator: Santa Margherita Owners Buy Oregon Vineyard From Francis Ford Coppola

Italy’s Marzotto family, which built Santa Margherita into a Pinot Grigio powerhouse, has purchased the 41-acre Domaine Lumineux vineyard in Oregon’s Dundee Hills from Francis Ford Coppola. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 20, 2026

Sazerac Acquires Dirty Shirley Cocktail Brand

Sazerac, the largest spirits marketer in the U.S. in volume terms, according to Impact Databank, has acquired the Dirty Shirley RTD label for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 20, 2026

Anheuser-Busch Purchases California Distributor Advance Beverage

Anheuser-Busch has purchased California distributor Advance Beverage Company for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 20, 2026

News Briefs for March 20, 2026

  • Heaven Hill has added a new 15-year-old single barrel Bourbon to its Elijah Craig brand. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 20, 2026

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