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Business Wire
17-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits and Rémy Cointreau USA Announce Exclusive Distribution Agreement in California
MIAMI & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's) – the world's preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – announced today that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Rémy Cointreau, Inc. in the state of California, effective September 1, 2025. The new exclusive agreement includes distribution of the full Rémy Cointreau portfolio in California, including Rémy Martin, LOUIS XIII, Cointreau, The Botanist, Champagne Telmont and other premium spirits brands. Southern Glazer's announced today that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Rémy Cointreau, Inc. in the state of California, effective September 1, 2025. 'At Rémy Cointreau, we are focused on cultivating strong and strategic partnerships that reflect our values and ambition for sustainable growth,' said Nicolas Beckers, Chief Executive Officer, Rémy Cointreau, Americas. 'We are pleased to welcome Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits as our new exclusive distribution partner in California, as we continue to serve our valued clients and trade partners in this vital market for our premium portfolio of products. Southern Glazer's has demonstrated a strong ability to execute in the national accounts space, as well as shown sustained commitment to winning in the on-premise channel, which remain major priorities for Rémy Cointreau in California.' Southern Glazer's expert advisors connect suppliers with essential consumer insights, industry expertise, retail access, and dependable logistics—empowering brands to grow faster, smarter, and better. In California alone, Southern Glazer's boasts a dedicated team of more than 1,200 sales resources, including a large group of specialists focused on statewide hotel accounts. These specialists, highly educated in wine and spirits, cover major independent and national hotels, with the local autonomy necessary to secure market share and optimize programming across various revenue sources, such as restaurants, poolside services, in-room dining, banquets, and grab-and-go options. Additionally, Southern Glazer's of California has a dedicated regional on and off-premise account team that calls on over 100 multi-unit buyers. The extensive expertise within the salesforce in California is further highlighted by nearly 1,700 advanced certifications in wine and spirits, ensuring that Rémy Cointreau brands are presented in a way that fosters loyalty and deepens consumer understanding. Southern Glazer's also supports national off-premise chains supported with dedicated vertical headquarters teams and field merchandising teams comprising more than 1,000 merchandisers. With the Company's leading Proof® ecommerce platform and extensive trade relationships in the market, Southern Glazer's is well positioned to help Rémy Cointreau compete smarter and grow stronger in the state. 'We are thrilled to represent the iconic Rémy Cointreau portfolio in the largest beverage alcohol market in the U.S.,' said Wayne E. Chaplin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits. 'We look forward to bringing our unmatched expertise in spirits along with the largest and most highly-trained feet-on-the-street salesforce to our expanded relationship in California.' Southern Glazer's originally expanded into California in 1969 and is the longest-tenured distributor in the market, proudly serving customers for more than 55 years. About Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is the world's preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, building brands for moments that matter. The multi-generational, family-owned Company has operations in 47 U.S. markets and Canada, as well as brokerage operations through its Southern Glazer's Travel Retail Sales & Export Division in the Caribbean, Central and South America. In 2025, Southern Glazer's was recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America's Greatest Workplaces for Women. Southern Glazer's urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve, and enjoy its products responsibly. For more information visit Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram @sgwinespirits. About Rémy Cointreau Throughout the world, there are customers looking for exceptional experiences, customers for the diversity of terroirs rhymes with the variety of flavors. Their requirement is commensurate with our customers of our know-how, this know-how which we ensure the transmission, from generation to generation. The time that these customers devote to tasting our products is a tribute to all those who have mobilized to develop them. It is for these men that Rémy Cointreau, a French family group, protects its terroirs, cultivates the exception of multi-centenarian spirits and undertakes to preserve their eternal modernity. The Group's portfolio includes 14 unique brands, including Rémy Martin & Louis XIII cognacs and Cointreau liqueur. Rémy Cointreau has only one ambition: to become the world leader in exceptional spirits, and to do so relies on the commitment and creativity of its 1,856 employees and on its distribution subsidiaries located in the Group's strategic markets. Rémy Cointreau is listed on Euronext Paris.
Business Wire
15-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Announces Expanded Distribution With Bogle Family Wine Collection in California
MIAMI & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's) – the leading distributor of beverage alcohol, proudly announces the expansion of its distribution agreement with Bogle Family Wine Collection to California, effective September 1, 2025. This agreement encompasses the entire portfolio of Bogle's premium wines, including the prestigious Juggernaut brand, which Southern Glazer's also manages in Kansas, Missouri, and Tennessee. Southern Glazer's announced the expansion of its distribution agreement with Bogle Family Wine Collection to California, effective September 1, 2025. Warren Bogle, President of Bogle Family Wine Collection, highlights the importance of partnering with a distributor that exemplifies world-class service and aligns with strategic goals. 'As a family-owned operation, choosing a distributor that shares our values in quality winemaking and sustainability is crucial. Southern Glazer's is the right fit to ensure our brands thrive in California and resonate with new customers,' he stated. Southern Glazer's stands out in the marketplace by equipping its people with an unmatched suite of tools, training, and resources to deliver the most personalized, best-in-class service and solutions in the industry. The Company's expert advisors connect suppliers with essential consumer insights, industry expertise, retail access, and dependable logistics—empowering brands to grow faster, smarter, and better. The Company's proprietary Proof® e-commerce platform exemplifies its focus on customer experience, enabling seamless engagement for retailers, ensuring that Bogle Family Wine Collection products are both accessible and effectively promoted. Adding to its enterprise capabilities, in California alone, Southern Glazer's boasts a dedicated team of more than 1,200 sales resources, including a large group of specialists focused on statewide hotel accounts. These specialists, highly educated in wine and spirits, cover major independent and national hotels, with the local autonomy necessary to secure market share and optimize programming across various revenue sources, such as restaurants, poolside services, in-room dining, banquets, and grab-and-go options. Additionally, Southern Glazer's of California has a dedicated regional on and off-premise account team that calls on over 100 multi-unit buyers. The extensive expertise within the salesforce in California is further highlighted by nearly 1,700 advanced certifications in wine and spirits, including 31 certified sommeliers, ensuring that Bogle wines are presented in a way that fosters loyalty and deepens consumer understanding. Southern Glazer's also supports national off-premise chains supported with dedicated vertical headquarters teams and field merchandising teams comprising more than 1,000 merchandisers. Wayne E. Chaplin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Southern Glazer's, expressed enthusiasm for this partnership: 'We are excited to elevate our relationship with Bogle Family Wine Collection in California, the nation's most dynamic beverage alcohol market. Our longstanding trust ensures that our combined efforts will yield extraordinary results." Both companies remain committed to ensuring that Bogle Family Wine Collection maintains a strong presence in California's competitive landscape while enhancing consumer awareness of their commitment to sustainable winemaking practices. About Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is the world's preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, building brands for moments that matter. The multi-generational, family-owned Company has operations in 47 U.S. markets and Canada, as well as brokerage operations through its Southern Glazer's Travel Retail Sales & Export Division in the Caribbean, Central and South America. In 2025, Southern Glazer's was recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America's Greatest Workplaces for Women. Southern Glazer's urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve, and enjoy its products responsibly. For more information visit Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram @sgwinespirits. About Bogle Family Wine Collection Bogle Family Wine Collection is headquartered in Clarksburg, California, and is run by the sixth generation of the Bogle family to live and work in the Sacramento Delta region. The Bogle family began growing winegrapes in 1968 and first bottled wine under the name Bogle Vineyards in the late 1970s. Bogle was honored as Wine Enthusiast's 2019 American Winery of the Year and was presented with the Green Medal Leader Award in 2018 for its sustainability efforts in the winery and vineyards. The Bogle Family Wine Collection includes Bogle Family Vineyards, Juggernaut Wines, Phantom Wines, TWENTY ACRES by Bogle and the latest release – Element[AL], which features ground-breaking aluminum wine bottle packaging.
