Southern 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, 2026U.S. Spirits Exports Slip In 2025 Amid Trade Tensions
U.S. spirits exports, hampered by trade wars on multiple fronts, dropped 3.8% in 2025 to $2.37 billion, according to the 2025 American Spirits Export Record, released by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 1, 2026News Briefs for April 1, 2026
•Bacardi-owned Angel’s Envy has unveiled the 2026 releases of its Cask Strength Bourbon and rye whiskies. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 1, 2026News Alert: Diageo Names Company Veteran John O’Keeffe To Lead North America Region
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 March 31, 2026Exclusive: Imports Lead The Way Among Impact’s Wine “Hot Brands”
Amid difficult conditions in the wine market, Impact’s annual “Hot Brands” wine roster saw nine labels fall from the list compared with last year, but there remain a dozen standout brands showing the way forward as the category looks to return to growth. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 31, 2026
