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The first major piece of RNDC’s territory fire sale is now complete. Reyes’ mega deal for 11 RNDC markets closed at the end of business on Friday, adding 38 million cases to its more than 360-million-case business.
As Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) sells off nearly all of its territories, what does that mean for the state of distribution?
More dominos continue to fall as RNDC’s territory sell off continues. Leaders with Manhattan Beer & Beverage Distributors announced an agreement to acquire “distribution rights for a collection of wine and spirits brands” from RNDC’s New York joint venture with Opici Family Distributing.
Gulf Distributing SVP Rebecca Maisel made a rallying cry for beer distributors to get energized and invest in their businesses during her first speech as National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) chair on Tuesday at the trade group’s annual gathering.
With the National Beer Wholesalers Association’s 87th Annual Convention and Product Showcase kicking off next week (September 29 to October 2), Brewbound checked in with a pair of California distributors on the trends they’re seeing in their respective markets.
Craig Purser, president and CEO of the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA), joins the Brewbound Podcast to preview highlights of the trade group’s upcoming 87th annual convention and product showcase, taking place September 29-October 2 in San Diego.
Constellation Brands is the beer category’s largest dollar share gainer for the first two-thirds of the year, according to market research firm Circana.
Beer industry trends have been largely discouraging lately, but one retailer – albeit a mostly private label one – is bucking them. “We are crushing it in beer right now,” Aldi director of buying for adult beverages Arlin Zajmi told Brewbound.
Five months removed from its abrupt closure, next-gen convenience chain Foxtrot Market is preparing to reopen its doors tomorrow.
In this latest installment of 3 Up, 3 Down, 3 Tier consultant Danelle Kosmal shares a trio of insights on industry growth and three underperforming areas during the summer selling season, with NIQ off-premise data through August 10, 2024.
Sazerac-owned BuzzBallz has selected the Reyes Beverage Group as its distributor in California, Illinois, Indiana and South Carolina, the multistate wholesaler announced today.
Circle K owner Alimentation Couche-Tard has offered a “friendly proposal” to acquire the Japanese operator of 7-Eleven in a move that could mark major consolidation of the global convenience channel. If successful, the combined entity would become one of the largest retail businesses in the world.
Anheuser-Busch InBev (A-B) has reached agreements to sell wholly owned distributor branches in Massachusetts and Ohio to independent A-B distributors in each state, the company announced today.
Molson Coors received the highest overall rank in Tamarron Consulting’s 26th annual Brewer Partnership Compass survey, which analyzes top brewing companies’ relationships with their distributor partners.
Anheuser-Busch InBev’s (A-B) Michelob Ultra passed sibling brand Bud Light as the second largest brand by dollar sales year-to-date (YTD) in Circana-tracked off-premise channels (total U.S. multi-outlet plus convenience), according to the market research firm’s latest monthly report (ending July 14).
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has plans to acquire Horizon Beverage Group, Southern Glazer’s announced today.
After being stuck in limbo for much of July following the passage of regulations on THC-infused beverages in Iowa, Iowa City-based Climbing Kites is pushing new products into retailers this week.
