Further Wholesaler Consolidation in Tennessee

Dear Client: Georgia Crown Distributors, which has operations in Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee, acquired Memphis-based Southwestern Liquors last week, reports Commercial Appeal. This is just the latest consolidation move in Tennessee (a franchise state), which has been a hotbed of activity in recent years. For starters, Georgia Crown acquired United Liquors of Memphis in 2008. Then in November 2011 Glazer's signed a definitive agreement to purchase Victor L. Robilio Company, which is based in Memphis and marked Glazer's entrance into