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Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's), the preeminent total beverage distributor, has reached a resolution with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) related to a previously disclosed investigation involving former employees. The investigation focused primarily on activities which occurred many years ago. As part of the resolution, the Department of Justice has entered into a non-prosecution agreement with the Company and the TTB has agreed to take no action against the Company for the conduct involved in the investigation.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent total beverage distributor – today announced the appointment of Glendal Vandenbempt as Managing Director of the newly established Gold Division, effective October 5, 2026. In this role, he will lead the corporate Gold Division, a business unit of Southern Glazer's Beverage Company, providing support across New York and Colorado, while also overseeing the Anheuser-Busch portfolio in all markets where Southern Glazer’s represents Anheuser-Busch brands. Vandenbempt will report directly to Mark Chaplin, President, Commercial Sales.

Amid headlines about declining alcohol consumption, new insights from Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits suggest a more nuanced story is unfolding: consumers aren’t walking away from beverage alcohol. They’re changing how they engage with it.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent total beverage distributor – today announced that U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, has named Southern Glazer’s one of the 2026-2027 Best Companies to Work For.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s)—the world’s preeminent total beverage distributor—today announced the successful closing of its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Eagle Rock Distributing Co.’s (Eagle Rock) Colorado operations, a leading total beverage distributor in Colorado.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent total beverage distributor – today shared changes to its commercial service model across the Company’s U.S. network to align the business with changing market trends and customer engagement patterns.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) —the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced an expanded distribution agreement with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, an icon of the Pacific Northwest and the first premium wine company in Washington state.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) –the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced an expanded distribution agreement with Jackson Family Wines, one of the most respected family-owned wine companies in the world.

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 2026 for the third consecutive year. This distinguished honor is presented in partnership with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The 2026 list was released on May 19, 2026 and is available on the Forbes website.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced that it is recognized as one of America’s Most Patriotic Companies 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. The Company’s commitment to support for U.S. military personnel and veterans has earned it this distinguished achievement.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) –the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced an expanded distribution agreement with J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines (J. Lohr), a family-owned and operated producer of exceptional wines from sustainably farmed estate vineyards in Paso Robles, Monterey County, and Napa Valley, California.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – and the international premium spirits company, Edrington, today announced an expansion of their distribution agreement to include the state of New York, with an effective date of June 1, 2026. Southern Glazer’s currently represents Edrington’s portfolio in California, Nevada, and Tennessee.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced the integration of its Domaine & Estates Artisanal Wine teams across Washington, Florida, Texas, New York, and California into the Signature Fine Wines & Spirits division within those markets. This strategic evolution further strengthens the Company’s fine wine selling model, enhancing clarity, focus, and value for customers and supplier partners amid the rapidly changing wine marketplace.

WHAT: Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, will be represented by Karli Sage, Vice President, Supply Chain Management, Technology & Engineering, as a panelist at MODEX 2026.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of Eagle Rock Distributing Co.’s (Eagle Rock) Colorado operations, a leading total beverage distributor in Colorado.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced that it has extended its distribution agreement with Pernod Ricard USA, premium spirits and wine company in the U.S., and the largest subsidiary of Paris, France-based Pernod Ricard SA., the world's second largest spirits and wine company.

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of Clare Rose Inc. (Clare Rose), the leading beverage alcohol distributor in Long Island, New York.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced the recipients of its 2025 VolunCheer of the Year and VolunCheers Ambassador of the Year awards. These annual recognitions honor team members who demonstrate exceptional dedication to volunteerism and community impact.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced a transition within its Corporate Strategy leadership. Stephen Von Oehsen, Senior Vice President, Office of Strategic Management (OSM), will be moving from his current day-to-day responsibilities to a senior strategic advisor role with the Company, effective April 1, 2026. Von Oehsen will assume the role of Senior Strategic Advisor to Wayne E. Chaplin, President and Chief Executive Officer; David Chaplin, Executive Vice president, Chief Growth and Strategy Officer; and Lee F. Hager, President, Internal Operations, Office of the President. In this role, Von Oehsen will support the senior leaders mentioned above with strategic growth initiatives, while sharing and embedding strategic talent development disciplines.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced that Served Up, its acclaimed beverage and hospitality podcast, enters a new chapter in its evolution with the addition of Eric Hemer, Senior Vice President of Product Education, as co-host alongside longtime host Bridget Albert, Sr. Director of External Communications. The announcement marks a significant milestone for a podcast that has become a trusted voice across the global beverage alcohol industry.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced a limited workforce reduction as part of a broader effort to align resources with its long-term strategy and evolving market conditions. The reduction affects just over 1% of its employees. These changes are intended to streamline operations and enable continued investment in key strategic initiatives that support the Company’s 2030 Vision.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced that it will again serve as the exclusive host and beverage provider for the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®). The 2026 Festival marks a major milestone as it celebrates 25 years of flavor, talent, and impact.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced a transition within its supply chain leadership. Bobby Burg, Chief Supply Chain Officer, will be stepping away from his day to day responsibilities and moving into a senior advisory role with the Company, effective March 2, 2026. Burg will assume the role of strategic advisor to Thomas Greenlee, Chief Financial Officer, contributing his expertise and helping to ensure the continued success of Southern Glazer’s multi-year supply chain transformation initiative, for which he played a pivotal development role. This includes strategic support for the Company’s 3PL subsidiary Ankaa Global Logistics, as well as emerging technology deployments, and future distribution center real estate strategies. He will also guide the transition of supply chain and operations leadership to the next generation, helping to further develop the strong talent bench he has nurtured throughout his tenure with the Company.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced the opening of its new, state-of-the-art distribution facility in Lexington County, South Carolina. Located at 4358 12th St. Extension in West Columbia, the 412,500-square-foot warehouse and office campus further strengthens the Company’s supply chain network and enhances service capabilities for customers and suppliers across the state.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced the release of its 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, now available to view on SouthernGlazers.com. The annual CSR Report, themed “Unleashing the Good,” showcases the Company’s 2025 achievements across community impact, environmental sustainability initiatives, ongoing safety efforts, a culture of belonging, and excellence in compliance and ethics.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced that it will host its second WineForward event in partnership with Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) on Wednesday, February 4, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. The session will take place on the Main Stage at Access LIVE hosted at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced the retirement of Tony Truzzolino, Executive Vice President & Managing Director for the Suntory Global Spirits portfolio, effective March 31, 2026.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced that it has been recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognized companies that are committed to creating environments where employees feel valued, heard and connected, fostering genuine belonging across teams and building inclusive workplace cultures where all employees can thrive.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced it has received five honors in the 2025 Just Drinks Excellence Awards, earning recognition in the Business Expansion, Environmental, Marketing, Safety, and Social categories.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced the retirement of J.B. Jarboe II, Partner & General Manager of Oklahoma, effective October 31, 2025.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced that Campari Group, in partnership with Bocconi University, has established the Harvey Chaplin Chair in Distribution, Channel & Experience Management in honor of Harvey R. Chaplin, co-founder of Southern Glazer’s and a pioneer in the U.S. beverage alcohol distribution industry.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced that Pete McLaughlin, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Kentucky and Ohio, will be stepping away from his position to take a consulting role with the Company, effective January 1, 2026. In this role, he will focus on legislative affairs for Kentucky and help mentor the next generation of General Managers for Southern Glazer’s.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced the promotion of Amanda Doucett to Executive Vice President, General Manager of Alaska, Idaho and Washington, effective November 1, 2025.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – and Air Water Ventures Holdings Limited (aka A1R), global leader in atmospheric water generation, have today announced their national distribution agreement, effective October 1, 2025. The collaboration will begin with product distribution in South Florida, with plans to expand to other markets in the future.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced that it is celebrating its 18th year as the exclusive provider of wine and spirits for the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ (NYCWFF). The five-day festival is known as the city’s premier culinary experience, showcasing the talents of the world’s most renowned chefs, restaurants, creators, celebrities, wine and spirits producers, mixologists and America’s beloved television chefs through more than 50 events. Net proceeds from the Festival will benefit Event Zero Foundation (the event’s host and beneficiary), which advocates sustainable event practices, and the James Beard Foundation®, focused on building a vibrant, equitable and environmentally resilient restaurant industry that remains as a cornerstone of American culture, community and the economy.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (“Southern Glazer’s”)—the world’s pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcohol—is celebrating its professional truck drivers in honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, established by the American Trucking Associations, from September 15-19, 2025. In August, the company also recognized its exceptional warehouse professionals with Southern Glazer’s annual Warehouse Appreciation Week from August 11-15, 2025.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (“Southern Glazer’s”)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced the appointment of Steve Bronson as Chief Information Officer (CIO), reporting to David Chaplin, Chief Growth and Strategy Officer as part of the Company’s OneTech function.

The Youth Alcohol Awareness and Education Foundation, Inc. – founded by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) to support the prevention of underage drinking – today announced that the Alcohol Education for High School online courses will return for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Students in Broward and Miami-Dade counties in Florida, Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant counties in Texas, and Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, and Richmond counties in New York will benefit from this form of alcohol education.

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 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 Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – and the international premium spirits company Edrington, have today announced an expansion to their distribution agreement to the state of California, targeting an effective date of August 1, 2025. Southern Glazer’s currently represents Edrington’s portfolio in Nevada and Tennessee.

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 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.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced the opening of its state-of-the-art distribution center in Geismar, Louisiana. The 375,000-square-foot facility, located at 6602 Industrial Drive, will continue to enhance supply chain efficiency and service levels for customers and suppliers.

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced the successful resolution of litigation brought by Major Brands, Inc. (n/k/a Breakthru Beverage) in St. Louis, Missouri. The case, which began in 2018, centered around claims by Major Brands, Inc. that it had a franchise relationship with Jägermeister. From the start, Southern Glazer’s stood by its position that there was no such franchise relationship, and that its actions were entirely lawful. After Southern Glazer’s and Jägermeister won an appellate victory, Breakthru elected to dismiss the case with prejudice, ending the litigation after nearly eight years. Importantly, there was no settlement payment by either Southern Glazer’s or Jägermeister in connection with the dismissal.

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 Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced the promotion of Greg Astle to Executive Vice President, General Manager, Florida, effective immediately.

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced a national distribution agreement for the Canadian market with Campari Canada, a global leader in the premium spirits industry. Effective April 1, 2025, this strategic expansion will bring the supplier’s iconic brands, including Aperol, Campari, and Forty Creek, into Southern Glazer’s best-in-class distribution network across Canada.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced three key leadership appointments in its Central Region, reinforcing its commitment to strong market execution and customer service excellence.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced the promotion of Patrick Cassidy to Regional President, East Region, effective March 24, 2025.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced that Jennifer Chaplin Tolkin has been appointed to Executive Vice President, Managing Director, Campari, effective April 1, 2025.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced the promotion of Jeri Rippon to Senior Vice President, General Manager of New York, effective immediately. In this role, Rippon will oversee strategic operations and commercial execution across the New York market, reporting to Marty Crane, Executive Vice President, Subregional General Manager, New York & Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company of Massachusetts & Rhode Island.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced that it has appointed Scott Oppenheimer to the role of Commercial Sales Advisor, effective July 1, 2025. In this capacity, Oppenheimer will report to John Wittig, Chief Commercial Officer, and continue to play a key role in supporting Southern Glazer’s long-term commercial strategy.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced that it has appointed Robert (Bob) Brooks to the role of Executive Vice President, General Manager, New Mexico, effective February 3, 2025.

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced that it has published its 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, now available to view on SouthernGlazers.com: https://bit.ly/3vzIElZ. The annual CSR Report is themed “Win with HEART” and provides a comprehensive overview of Southern Glazer’s investments to enhance local and national charitable initiatives, spearhead efforts in environmental sustainability, and create a culture of belonging for its employees.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced that Mark Chaplin has been promoted to the newly created role of President, Commercial Sales. In this role, Mark Chaplin will report to Wayne Chaplin, President and Chief Executive Officer, and be responsible for leading Company-wide strategic objectives while assisting commercial sales divisions in execution of key initiatives.

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced that WEBB Banks, its brokerage operations division servicing the Caribbean, Central and South America, will officially rebrand as Southern Glazer’s Travel Retail Sales & Export Division, effective February 1, 2025. This marks the latest milestone in Southern Glazer’s strategic expansion in these markets, as well as the travel retail and cruise sectors.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced that it has appointed Marty Crane to the role of Executive Vice President, Subregional General Manager, New York & Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company of Massachusetts & Rhode Island, effective February 1, 2025.

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced the successful closing of its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Horizon Beverage Group, Inc. (Horizon), one of New England’s premier alcohol distributors, including all of Horizon’s operations and wine, spirits and beer portfolio. Effective immediately, Horizon’s operations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island will operate under the name Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced the retirement of Tim Anderson, Senior Vice President, General Manager, Kansas & Iowa, effective January 31, 2025.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s), the world's preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, today issued the following statement in response to a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleging violations of the Robinson-Patman Act (RPA). The RPA is a Depression-era federal antitrust law that has not been enforced in decades because of bipartisan concern that enforcement leads to higher prices for consumers. This suit was authorized by a 3-2 vote of the FTC commissioners along party lines, with dissents issued by Commissioner Holyoak and Commissioner Ferguson, whom President-elect Trump has selected to chair the FTC in his administration.

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced that it has appointed Tim Redell to the role of Senior Vice President, Commercial Sales and Execution, American Liberty Division, effective November 16, 2024.

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's), the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, today announced findings from its 2024 Liquid Insights Tour, a coast-to-coast educational initiative focused on exploring the top trends shaping the wine and spirits industry. Building on the company’s 2022 tour, this year’s research included six markets – Tampa, FL; Los Angeles, CA; Austin, TX; Portland, OR; Denver, CO; and New York City, NY – spanning 45 diverse casual dining, polished casual, fine dining, and cocktail bars.

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced the launch of Compliance Distilled, a comprehensive digital resource designed to empower employees with the tools they need to maintain the highest ethical and legal standards. The portal is now available to all employees via the Company intranet.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (“Southern Glazer’s”)—the world’s pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcohol—is recognizing National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, created by the American Trucking Associations, from September 16 – 20, 2024. In addition to showing appreciation for its professional truck drivers, Southern Glazer’s celebrated its annual Warehouse Employee Appreciation Week, a week-long celebration of the Company’s warehouse personnel, from August 12 – 16. These frontline employees operate 15 million square feet of warehouse space and make 7.1 million customer deliveries possible each year.

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced that it has appointed Jamie Gruwer to the role of Senior Vice President, National Accounts On Premise, effective August 26, 2024.

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – announced today that it has been recognized as one of America’s Best Employers for New Grads 2024. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced that its podcast, Served Up, has reached a significant milestone with the release of its 200th episode. This special episode, which listeners can now find on their favorite podcast platforms, features notable moments with guests, reflections on the co-hosts’ experiences, and exciting plans for the future of the Podcast.

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced a series of capital and resource investments to advance the Company toward its 2030 Vision to be the hospitality industry's most valued selling, logistics and insights provider. The investments reach across all areas of the business, from Commercial Sales, Digital and Supply Chain, and are focused on delivering the best returns for Southern Glazer’s customers and suppliers.

The Youth Alcohol Awareness and Education Foundation, Inc.—established by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) to fund programs that support alcohol safety and underage drinking prevention—today announced the AlcoholEdu for High School online lesson is once again available at no cost to all high schools in Broward and Miami-Dade counties in Florida, Collin, Dallas , Denton, and Tarrant counties in Texas, and Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, and Richmond counties in New York for the 2024-2025 school year. The program will be available in these markets throughout the school year.

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's) —the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced its plans to acquire Horizon Beverage Group, Inc. (Horizon), one of New England’s premier alcohol distributors. The deal includes all of Horizon’s operations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, as well as their wine, spirits, and beer portfolio, and makes these two states the 46th and 47th markets in Southern Glazer’s U.S. footprint, in addition to Canada and the Caribbean.

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced that it has promoted Amy Kickham to the role of Chief Human Resources Officer, effective immediately.

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced that its podcast, Served Up, has been named a Top 10 Nominee for Tales of the Cocktail Foundation’s 2024 Spirited Awards® in the category of Best Broadcast, Podcast, or Online Video Series. This recognition highlights the podcast’s contributions to the spirits and cocktail community, acknowledging its role in sharing valuable industry insights and stories.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (“Southern Glazer’s”)—the world's pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced that the Company’s Chairman, Harvey Chaplin, passed away on June 9, 2024. He was 95 years old.

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced that it has promoted Anthony Capparelli to the role of Executive Vice President, General Manager, Nevada, effective May 1, 2024. Capparelli is filling the position of John Landry who was recently promoted to Executive Vice President, General Manager, California. As Executive Vice President, General Manager, Nevada, Capparelli will report to Lewis Kenrick, President, West Region, and be responsible for leading all business activities in the state.