Reyes In Talks To Acquire RNDC Operations In Seven States
The fast-moving realignment at the middle tier is continuing, with Reyes Beverage Group in advanced talks toward acquiring Republic National Distributing Co.’s operations in seven states. “We can confirm we are in active discussions with Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) regarding potential business transactions in Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, South Carolina, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.,” a Reyes spokesperson stated. “We are unable to share more details at this time.” Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 13, 2026Clerkin Named CEO Of U.K.’s Mermaid Gin, Will Lead U.S. Push
Mermaid Gin, a super-premium gin label based on the U.K.’s Isle of Wight, is set to mount a new U.S. push this year with industry veteran Jim Clerkin serving as CEO. Clerkin has spent four decades in the industry, having held senior roles at Guinness, The Jim Beam Company, Allied Domecq, and Moët Hennessy, where he served as president and CEO of Moët Hennessy USA before leading the North America region. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 13, 2026News Briefs for January 13, 2026
- Diageo’s Tanqueray gin has partnered with actress Sarah Jessica Parker, who has become the new face of the brand. Continue reading →
Exclusive: U.S. Wine Market Declines 5% In 2025
Amid difficult conditions in the industry, the U.S. wine market saw volume slip 5% to an estimated 298 million 9-liter cases last year, according to Impact Databank. The wine category fared slightly better in value terms last year, declining an estimated 4%. Continue reading →
Deutsch Promotes Senior Marketing Execs
Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits has promoted two senior marketing executives to new roles. Continue reading →
Wine Spectator: New Dietary Guidelines Benefit No One
After nearly four years of arguments, dueling analyses and Congressional subpoenas, the U.S. Government issued the latest edition of its Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) Jan. 7. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 12, 2026
