Distribution

Forming a healthy relationship with a distributor is one of the most beneficial things a brewer can do to ensure long-term success. What do distributors expect from their supplier partners? How can both work together to achieve goals? Scout Distribution CEO and co-founder Jeff Hansson and Reyes Beer Division VP of craft and innovation Jessica Muskey shared insights and offered advice for suppliers during the Brewbound Live business conference in Santa Monica, California.

The vast majority of wholesalers (88%) are seeing drinkers in their markets trade down, or are expecting them to, according to a survey from financial services firm Jefferies. Monday Night Brewing is undergoing a full rebrand after more than 11 years.

Andrews Distributing Company of North Texas has signed a purchase agreement to acquire the assets of Price Distributing Company in Ennis, Texas, the company announced Thursday. The transaction is expected to close today.

As 2022 nears a close, middle tier consolidation has yet to slow down. The latest deal involves self-described “consolidator of beverage alcohol distributors” Keg 1 and its Keg 1 River City LLC subsidiary striking a deal to acquire River City Distributing Company in Louisville, Kentucky.

A judge has granted Pullayup, Washington-headquartered Olympic Eagle Distributing a preliminary injunction against Constellation Brands’ termination in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has entered a strategic partnership with C4 Energy producer Nutrabolt and will invest $863 million for a 30% ownership stake in the brand, along with distribution rights, the company announced today.

Molson Coors announced today that it is phasing out its interests in both ready-to-drink coffee and CBD beverages, with emerging growth leader Pete Marino acknowledging that “not every project or innovation will meet our ambitions.”

Starting in December, Stone Distributing will once again sell San Diego-headquartered Coronado Brewing Company’s portfolio of brands in Southern California, after several years apart.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for beer away from home increased +7% in October 2022 compared to October 2021, the largest price increase ever recorded for the category, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Members of the California Family Beer Distributors (CFBD) gathered for the first time last week in Palm Desert, California, to discuss goals and highlight their differences from the Reyes Beer Division. “The members in this room are independent family-owned beer distributors,” CFBD executive director Kevin Luckey said in his opening address.

Alcohol e-commerce platform Drizly announced a “new brand direction” this week, featuring a “redesigned product experience” and expanded shipping capabilities, as it celebrates a decade in business.

Critiques of PepsiCo’s Blue Cloud Distribution (BCD) arm were plentiful during the National Beer Wholesalers Association’s (NBWA) annual convention earlier this month in Chicago. NBWA leaders criticized the way Hard MTN Dew – which Boston Beer has licensed to produce and is distributed through Blue Cloud – has been merchandised and cross-promoted in some accounts,… Read more »

Scout Distribution and Columbia Distributing’s joint venture, Scout Idaho, announced its launch portfolio today. The company will begin taking orders in southern Idaho on October 31, with deliveries following on November 1.

Kroger has announced a definitive agreement on a $24.6 billion deal to acquire Albertsons, bringing the country’s two largest grocery chains together.