News Alert: Texas Retail Giant Spec’s Expands To Nevada With Lee’s Acquisition
Texas retail juggernaut Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods—with 220 stores in the Lone Star State and more than $2 billion in annual revenue—is making its first out-of-state foray, agreeing to acquire Nevada chain Lee’s Discount Liquor for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 15, 2026Tequila, RTDs, Lighter Wines Expected To Drive Summer Retail Trends
Key retail operators see the summer’s early trends taking shape, with consumers favoring RTDs in various formats and strengths, crisp white wines and rosés, and premium Tequila labels. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 12, 2026Moon Distributing To Acquire RNDC’s Arkansas Business
Little Rock-based Moon Distributing has signed an agreement to acquire RNDC’s Arkansas business. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 12, 2026News Briefs for June 12, 2026
•Sazerac has extended Svedka with Vodka Water, a new non-carbonated spirits-based RTD. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 12, 2026French Rosé Enters Summer Looking To Extend Last Year’s Gains
French rosé has returned to growth in the U.S. the last two years, with several top labels increasing by double digits in 2025: La Vieille Ferme (+23.5%), Hampton Water (+25%), Côté Mas (+45%), Avaline (+28.2%), and Chateau Minuty (+20.7%). Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 11, 2026Wine Spectator On Chris Underwood’s New Sonoma Estate, Harper’s Rest
Earlier this year, Chris Underwood of Young’s Holdings unveiled a new estate wine venture, Harper’s Rest, based at the former Arista estate winery in the Russian River Valley, which the Underwood family acquired last year. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 11, 2026
