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Business Wire
31-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Announces Strategic Multi-State Distribution Agreement with Owen's Craft Mixers
MIAMI & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's) –– the world's preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced a national distribution agreement with Owen's Craft Mixers, an award-winning, premium non-alcoholic mixer, effective August 1, 2025. Southern Glazer's today announced a national distribution agreement with Owen's Craft Mixers, an award-winning, premium non-alcoholic mixer, effective August 1, 2025. As part of the expanded alignment, Southern Glazer's will now distribute Owen's Craft Mixers across 23 markets in the United States. 'This partnership with Southern Glazer's is more than just a distribution deal – it's a launchpad to scale our presence and amplify our voice in the market,' said Josh Miller, Co-Founder & President, Owen's Craft Mixers. 'With their unmatched reach and expertise, we're poised to bring Owen's Mixers to more consumers, bars, restaurants, and stores than ever before.' The agreement also supports Southern Glazer's broader strategy to grow its presence in the non-alcoholic beverage space. The mixer category has surpassed $1.5 billion in annual sales, with the premium segment outpacing overall spirits in growth. In the On-Premise channel, fewer than 20% of accounts currently carry a premium or super-premium mixer, highlighting significant runway for expansion. Additionally, 30% of guests who order cocktails also order non-alcoholic beverages, further reinforcing the value of offering elevated mixer options. Owen's Craft Mixers was founded by Josh Miller and Tyler Holland, brothers-in-law living in New York City who were passionate about making incredible cocktails. The brand's name honors Miller's great-great-grandfather, Owen Woods, who immigrated to the United States in 1864. The brand continues to be inspired and guided by Grandpa Owen's stubborn commitment to quality, taste and family values. 'At Southern Glazer's, we're proud to partner with companies that not only deliver exceptional products, but also share our values,' said Mark Chaplin, President, Commercial Sales, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits. 'Owen's Craft Mixers is a family-owned brand built on quality, connection, and entrepreneurial spirit – ideals that resonate deeply with our own culture. We're excited to help accelerate their national growth and bring their outstanding mixers to more customers across the country.' The expanded distribution with Southern Glazer's will allow Owen's Craft Mixers to dramatically increase its physical availability, deepen relationships with key national, regional, and local retail and hospitality accounts, and unlock new promotional opportunities in collaboration with leading spirit brands. 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, and was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Company to Work for Overall. 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 Owen's Mixers Founded by Josh Miller and Tyler Holland, Owen's Craft Mixers was created to democratize cocktails—delivering high-quality, real-ingredient mixers that are both easy to use and widely accessible. Today, it's the fastest-growing cocktail mixer brand in the U.S., with backing from notable investors like Jimmy Butler, MGK, and Jon Rahm. Owen's is available in over 23,000 retail locations including CVS, Walmart, Total Wine, Kroger, and BevMo, as well as top golf courses, stadiums, and hospitality venues nationwide. Learn more at
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.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Included on the Forbes America's Best Employers for New Grads 2025 Ranking
MIAMI & DALLAS, June 09, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's) – the world's preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced that it has been awarded a place on the Forbes list of America's Best Employers for New Grads 2025. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on May 20th, 2025, and can be viewed on the Forbes website. America's Best Employers for New Grads 2025 were identified in an independent survey of over 100,000 U.S. young professionals (employees who have less than 10 years of work experience) working for companies employing at least 1,000 people within the U.S. The final score is based on two types of evaluations: personal (those given by employees themselves) and public (those given by friends and family members of employees, or members of the public who work in the same industry), with a much higher weighting for personal evaluations. This prestigious accolade highlights Southern Glazer's dedication to fostering a workplace where recent graduates can thrive, grow, and make a meaningful impact from day one. "We are deeply honored to receive this recognition for a second year," said Amy Kickham, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, Southern Glazer's. "This special award is a testament to our dedication to helping new professionals thrive in their career journey, providing an impactful start and a space to learn and grow. We value the contributions new graduates bring to the workplace to help shape our future." Southern Glazer's efforts have led to measurable progress, particularly in increasing representation across all categories, creating policies that support a fair work environment, and implementing ongoing training programs to ensure all employees feel empowered and supported. This recognition further establishes us as a company that is committed to building pathways for the next generation of leaders and innovators. Based on the results of the study, Southern Glazer's is honored to be recognized on the Forbes list of America's Best Employers for New Grads 2025. 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, Twitter and Instagram @sgwinespirits. View source version on Contacts Press Contacts: Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, LLCSofia MonacoSenior Manager, Communications & CSROffice: (305) 625-4171, ext. 1162Mobile: (786) 457-6281Email: orMelissa AlonsoManager, Communications & CSROffice: (305) 627-1223Email: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
06-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Announces Retirement of
MIAMI & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world's preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced the retirement of Randy Myers, Executive Vice President, General Manager, North Central Sub Region, effective May 31, 2025. Southern Glazer's today announced the retirement of Randy Myers, Executive Vice President, General Manager, North Central Sub Region, effective May 31, 2025. Share 'Randy has been a tremendous leader and an integral part of our Central Region for nearly two decades,' said Matthew Metz, President, Central Region, Southern Glazer's. 'He's not only delivered strong results – he's also been a mentor, a collaborator, and a trusted partner to everyone he's worked with. His leadership has made a lasting, positive impact on our people, our business, and the culture of our organization.' Myers began his 39-year career in the beverage alcohol industry with E&J Gallo Winery as a Sales Consultant in 1986. He held multiple roles of increasing responsibility, eventually leading to Capital Division Manager in Baltimore, Maryland. He then joined Monarch Beverage Company in 2004 and served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing before joining Glazer's Distributors in 2007 as Vice President, Glazer's of Missouri. Since then, he has held various leadership roles at Southern Glazer's, ultimately serving as Executive Vice President, General Manager, North Central Sub Region, overseeing operations in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. 'Randy's legacy is one of integrity, excellence, and commitment to building strong teams,' said Wayne E. Chaplin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Southern Glazer's. 'We are so grateful for his many contributions to our business and wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement.' The following leaders will report directly to Metz following Myers' retirement: Isaiah Hultman, Senior Vice President, General Manager, Missouri, Jim Mullen, Senior Vice President, General Manager, Iowa, Kansas & Nebraska, and Soren Sorensen, Senior Vice President, General Manager, Minnesota, North Dakota & South Dakota. 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 2024, 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.
Ottawa Citizen
28-04-2025
- Business
- Ottawa Citizen
Fashion to Fine Wines & Spirits: Ryder Customers Share "Stories from the Supply Chain" in National TV Ad Campaign
Article content Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. Article content New ads feature Ryder customers navigating real supply chain challenges, including men's apparel brand Mugsy and alcohol beverage distributor Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits. Campaign highlights Ryder's port-to-door operational expertise and advanced technology solutions with 100% real-time visibility, 99.5% fulfillment accuracy, and 98% on-time deliveries. Spots to air April 28 – June 22 on ESPN, TBS, and TNT during the NHL playoffs and Bloomberg TV. Article content MIAMI — Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) launches a national television ad campaign, 'Stories from the Supply Chain,' showcasing real businesses navigating logistics challenges in an ever-shifting supply chain environment. From fashion to fine wines and spirits, the initial campaign highlights two Ryder customers – Mugsy and Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits – candidly recounting the moments they realized it was time to call the supply chain experts. Article content 'Businesses don't just need logistics providers; they need strategic partners with expansive port-to-door capabilities and the expertise to make supply chains work smarter,' says Ryder Chief Marketing Officer Karen Jones. 'With 'Stories from the Supply Chain,' we put our customers front and center, real businesses solving real challenges, and show how we help them stay ahead of demand, quickly respond to and capitalize on market trends, and scale for growth – all of which lead to resiliency and, ultimately, greater customer satisfaction.' Article content Mugsy, which started as a digitally native brand focused on comfortable men's jeans, quickly found its stride expanding into brick-and-mortar stores and diversifying its menswear line. Article content 'We were growing fast, and we needed help,' says Mugsy Director of Operations and Stores Mike McGee. 'Based on recommendations from other brands, we chose Ryder – first for e-commerce fulfillment and then, once we saw what they could do, omnichannel fulfillment for our store replenishment – and it's been a perfect fit. Between Ryder's people and their advanced technology and warehouse automation solutions, we now have the most control over our operations that we've ever had.' Article content With Ryder and RyderShip™, a purpose-built e-commerce technology platform, Mugsy has tripled its order fulfillment capabilities and is delivering an average of one to two days faster than previous solutions, while still balancing costs. Article content 'And, we're able to make dynamic business decisions on a day-to-day basis and quickly launch customer experience initiatives, such as sales and promotional packaging, based on trends we're seeing in the marketplace,' adds McGee. Article content When Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, the world's preeminent distributor of alcohol beverages, suffered delivery delays and limited tracking and monitoring of inbound goods – a veritable supply chain hangover – the distributor tapped a trusted resource, one it had been relying on for 40 years. Article content Article content 'We started working with Ryder on the leasing and maintenance side of the business back in the '80s, and it's been a great experience; so, it only made sense to expand on that relationship and explore Ryder's other capabilities,' says Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Chief Supply Chain Officer Bobby Burg. Article content Ryder restructured Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits' inbound transportation with a flexible transportation management solution and the implementation of RyderShare™, a one-of-a-kind visibility and collaborative logistics technology. The result: 100% freight visibility and 98% on-time deliveries. Article content 'Ryder has delivered once again. Between their operational expertise and their top-shelf technology, the improvements we've seen in productivity and efficiency have strengthened our supply chain at every level.' Article content The 'Stories from the Supply Chain' commercials will air April 28 through June 22 on ESPN, TBS, and TNT during the NHL Stanley Cup playoff games and on Bloomberg TV business news. Article content Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) is a fully integrated port-to-door logistics and transportation company. It provides supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, including warehousing and distribution, contract packaging and manufacturing, e-commerce fulfillment, last-mile delivery, managed transportation, professional drivers, freight brokerage, cross-border solutions, full-service fleet leasing, maintenance, commercial truck rental, and used vehicle sales to some of the world's most-recognized brands. Ryder provides services to businesses across more than 20 industries throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. In addition, Ryder manages nearly 250,000 commercial vehicles, services fleets at approximately 760 maintenance locations, and operates nearly 300 warehouses encompassing more than 100 million square feet. Ryder is regularly recognized for its industry-leading practices; technology-driven innovations; environmental management; safety, health and security programs; and recruitment and hiring initiatives. Article content Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements and information included in this news release are 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our current plans and expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Accordingly, these forward-looking statements should be evaluated with consideration given to the many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements including those risks set forth in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management to predict all such risk factors or to assess the impact of such risks on our business. Accordingly, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
