More on What McLane Move Could Mean

Yesterday, we reported that Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary McLane Company, a huge distributor of food products, cigarettes, candy and sundries, has taken the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to court over the state's tied house laws and the frequency of enforcement [see WSD 05-24-2016].It's been a few years since we reported on any big moves from McLane, so today we want to share a brief primer on who McLane Co. is and why it matters if they want to expand their footprint