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.

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 ...

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 ...

The Texas legislature has sent a bill to Governor Greg Abbott that would ban the burgeoning hemp THC category in one of its biggest markets. Under the bill, products containing THC and THCa would be ...

Multistate operator Ascend Wellness reported net revenue of $128 million for Q1 2025, a 5.9% decline year-over-year. The company’s adjusted EBITDA was at $27 million, a 10.7% decrease. Headwinds hit ...

THC seltzer brand Wynk is in expansion mode, recently launching in Wisconsin, Kentucky, Alabama, and Arkansas, amid a wider period of growth for the company. The brand is available in a mixture of ...

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 → Despite ...

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% ...

The Wine Group has closed its previously announced acquisition of a number of wine brands and facilities from Constellation Brands for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading → ...

One of the foremost executives in the American wine business is retiring after a 37-year career. Roger Nabedian, long the head of E.&J. Gallo’s premium wine division, will be retiring effective in ...

Beverage retail behemoth Total Wine & More continues to make major moves across the country, entering new markets and adding locations nationwide. Total Wine will open its 216th store this month when ...