In a note to staff yesterday, RNDC CEO Bob Hendrickson provided more context around the second-ranked national distributor’s decision to exit the California market. “This decision was driven by rising ...

Republic National Distributing Co. is closing its California business. The announcement follows a challenging period in the Golden State for the nation’s second largest wholesaler of spirits and wine.

•Tennessee has announced new restrictions on hemp-derived THC products, set to take effect in 2026. The new legislation, signed by governor Bill Lee, will ban THCA and synthetic cannabinoids in the ...

In case you missed yesterday’s news alert, Brown-Forman has named new distributors in 13 states, including adding new markets with Johnson Brothers, Southern Glazer’s, and Reyes among others. While ...

In case you missed yesterday’s news alert, The Wine Group has closed its previously announced acquisition of a number of wine brands and facilities from Constellation Brands for an undisclosed sum.

Cannabis rescheduling in the U.S. remains stalled, with President Trump and his pick to lead the DEA showing no signs of prioritizing this issue. The slowdown of the effort, which began under ...

Rémy Cointreau recently posted global sales down 18% to €985 million ($1.1b) for its full fiscal year ended in March, impacted by conditions in China and destocking in the Americas over the first ...

Foley Family Wines & Spirits is entering the fast-growing RTD space via a new partnership with the Sabe brand. Under the deal, Foley will handle Sabe’s canned cocktail range, which includes 13%-14% ...

Bacardi-owned Dewar’s was up nearly 20% to 1.1 million cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank, ranking second after Johnnie Walker in the blended Scotch category. Dewar’s has seen a ...

M. Shanken Communications, Inc. has announced the program for the 49th Annual Impact Marketing Seminar, set to take place at New York City’s Pierre Hotel on October 9. Continue reading → ...