Part II: Why SGWS isn’t Getting into Hemp (Yet)

Dear Client: Yesterday we published the first part of our conversation with Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits chief Wayne Chaplin, discussing their recent acquisition strategy and more [see WSD 04-14-2026]. Today we'll pick up where we left off as Wayne shares their thoughts on the hemp space, the wine segment, and celebrating their 10-year anniversary.  WHY THEY'RE NOT GETTING INTO HEMP (AT LEAST FOR NOW). A handful of retailers and distributors are really leaning into the hemp space, despite the