RNDC’s Near-Total Exit, Middle-Tier Power Players Emerge
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Manhattan to Acquire ‘Collection’ of RNDC’s Wine & Spirits Brand Rights in NY
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.
RNDC Agrees To Sell 17 Control State Markets to Martignetti; Plans to Shed Further Operations
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) plans to shed the majority of its remaining business, with another transaction divesting from 17 states.
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NBWA Day 2: Bernstein Analyst on Why Blue Cloud May Not Pose Long-Term Threat to Beer Distro; Sierra Nevada on E-Premise; Troy Aikman Touts Eight
Nadine Sarwat, equity research analyst and director of European and American alcoholic beverages at Bernstein Autonomous LLP, shared why she doesn’t believe PepsiCo’s Blue Cloud Distribution poses a threat to traditional beer wholesalers. Plus, Sierra Nevada’s Ellie Preslar talks e-premise and Troy Aikman touts Eight.
NBWA Convention Day 2: Incoming Chairman Gordon Green on Forced Terminations
The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) has named Gordon Green the chairman of its board of directors for the 2022-2023 cycle, taking the reins from outgoing chair Peter Heimark of Heimark Distributing.
Stone Distributing Names Brian Fried General Manager
Beverage industry veteran Brian Fried will take the reins at Stone Distributing Company (SDC) on October 31, the company announced.
NBWA Annual Convention Day 1: Craig Purser on Adaptability, Hard MTN Dew Distribution Blues
If resilience was the theme of 2021 for the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) and its members, adaptability was the theme for 2022, CEO and president Craig Purser and chairman of the board Peter Heimark said today, kicking off the NBWA’s 85th Annual Convention in Chicago. In 2022, beer distributors battled inflation, fuel costs, supply… Read more »
Boston Beer & PepsiCo’s Hard MTN Dew Distribution Deal Challenged in Virginia by Blue Ridge and Reyes’ Premium
Wholesalers’ fourth category frustrations finally boiled over late last week, as Blue Ridge Beverage Company and Premium Distributors, a Reyes Beer Division subsidiary, filed a complaint with the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority against Boston Beer Company over its appointment of PepsiCo’s Blue Cloud Distribution as the distributor of Hard MTN Dew.
Reyes Strikes Again with Deal for Paradise Beverage in Hawaii
The Reyes Beer Division continues to wheel and deal. Just one day after revealing a 16 million case deal for Capitol Wright Distributing in Austin, Texas, the largest beer wholesaler in the U.S. announced today an agreement to acquire Paradise Beverage in Hawaii, the company’s 12th market. The transaction is slated to close in early December.
Reyes to Enter Texas with Deal for Capitol Wright Distributing, Add 11th Market
The Reyes Beer Division will enter Texas, its 11th market, with the acquisition of Capitol Wright Distributing LLC. Financial terms were not disclosed but the transaction is expected to close in December.
Anheuser-Busch InBev Sells Ohio Distribution Branch to Ohio Eagle
Ohio Eagle Distributing has a deal in place to acquire Anheuser-Busch InBev’s (A-B) AB ONE distribution operations in Lima, Ohio.
Sierra Nevada Terminates 3 California Distribution Partnerships to Align with Reyes
In an effort “to further align” its distribution relationships in California, Sierra Nevada terminated three wholesalers yesterday: Antioch-based Markstein Sales Co., Imperial-based Alford Distributing and Milpitas-based Bottomley Distributing Co.
Last Call: Labor Day Weekend Velocity Gets a Bump; Ska to Distribute WeldWerks; Black Project Closes
On-premise sales over Labor Day weekend received “an uplift in velocity” on Sunday (+16%) and Monday (+54%) compared to the previous week, NielsenIQ’s on-premise tracking arm, CGA, reported today.
Bump Williams Pt. 3: It’s Not Time to Panic Over Craft Price; Be Wary of Lost Occasions and ‘Lagging’ In-Store Promotions
Craft has had a rocky 2022 in off-premise channels, with declines in dollar sales, distribution and shelf space.
Bump Williams Pt. 2: Hazy IPAs, Single Serves and Variety 12-Packs Present Growth Opportunity for Craft Growth
Craft dollar sales declined -5.9% year-to-date through August 20 in multi-outlet plus convenience channels, according to Bump Williams Consulting (BWC), citing NielsenIQ data.
Bump Williams Consulting Pt. 1: Declines in Craft Distribution and Shelf Space Concerning
Off-premise trends are looking “challenging” for craft beer, Brian “BK” Krueger and Dave Williams of Bump Williams Consulting (BWC), shared during a Brewers Association (BA) Collab Hour last week.
Scout Distribution to Acquire Classic Beverage Bev-Alc Portfolio in Greater Los Angeles Area
Scout Distribution announced today that it will acquire Classic Beverage beverage-alcohol portfolio in the greater Los Angeles territory, covering LA, Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Luis Obispo, Orange, Riverside, Kern and San Bernardino counties. The transaction is expected to close in November.