Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America

09/15/2026

This week, we celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and recognizes the more than 7,000 truck drivers working for w**e and spirits wholesalers across the country! 🎉🚚

To every truck driver delivering for a WSWA member: Thank you for your hard work, professionalism and commitment to keeping our industry - and our communities - moving. 👏🍾

https://www.wswa.org/news/thanking-drivers-who-keep-w**e-and-spirits-moving

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07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸🎆

Today, we celebrate America's 250th anniversary—a milestone honoring 250 years of freedom, opportunity, and the generations helping write our nation's next chapter.

Cheers to a safe and memorable holiday! 🍾🗽🥃

Celebrate responsibly.

06/12/2026

The wait is over. ⚽

As millions of fans gather in communities across the U.S., local w**e and spirits distributors are working behind the scenes to help bars, restaurants, retailers, and venues create memorable experiences.

From sparkling toasts to cocktails inspired by the competing nations, here's to the hospitality, teamwork, and local businesses bringing fans together to celebrate this World Cup season!

06/03/2026

WSWA's SipSource data shows that depletion trends across beverage alcohol moderated largely in April.

Here's what you need to know:

🍸 Spirits Trends Improve: April showed stronger rolling 3-month volume and revenue trends than March, with broad-based improvement across Spirits categories.

💲Premiumization Under Pressure: Revenue trends continue to lag volume trends in several categories, suggesting consumers remain focused on lower-priced offerings.

🍷 W**e Softened While Select Segments Outperformed: Overall W**e trends weakened in April, though Sauvignon Blanc continued to post growth and remained one of the category's strongest-performing segments.

Want more? Read the full blog: https://www.wswa.org/news/sipsourcer-data-shows-april-trends-reflect-normalization-after-strong-march-performance

Interested in learning more about SipSource? Send an email to [email protected].

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04/21/2026

Today, we join the industry in honoring the life and legacy of Bennett Glazer — a visionary leader whose impact on the beverage alcohol industry will be felt for generations.

As Executive Vice Chairman and a driving force behind Southern Glazer’s W**e & Spirits, Bennett helped build one of the most influential distribution companies in North America. His leadership, rooted in integrity, innovation, and long-term partnership, set a standard not just for success—but for how to lead with purpose.

Through decades of transformation in our industry, he remained committed to people, relationships, and the values that define the three-tier system. His influence extended far beyond business performance—shaping culture, mentoring future leaders, and strengthening the entire industry.

We are grateful for his contributions, his vision, and the legacy he leaves behind.

Our thoughts are with the Glazer family and all those across the industry who had the privilege of working alongside him.

https://www.wswa.org/news/wswa-statement-honoring-legacy-bennett-glazer-chairman-board-and-ceo-glazers-inc

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Apr 21, 2026 Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/21/2026 – Today the W**e & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) remembers the remarkable legacy of Bennett Glazer, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Glazer’s, Inc., and Executive Vice Chairman of Southern Glazer’s. A third-generation leader of ...

04/15/2026

What keeps the alcohol marketplace safe, competitive, and accountable? A system designed to do exactly that. The three-tier system isn’t outdated—it’s essential!

During Alcohol Awareness Month, it’s a reminder that strong safeguards support responsible sales and distribution.

Read the latest blog post from Francis Creighton: https://www.wswa.org/news/strong-safeguards-matter-thats-why-we-need-three-tier-system

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