BEER DISTRIBUTORS TAKE ON WINE & SPIRITS

In response to Diageo’s investor conference last week, wholesalers are preparing for increased execution and marketing standards as Diageo starts the process of re-negotiating their contracts. Could the negotiations result in further consolidation like in years past? We have no choice but to wait and see. Meanwhile, our colleague Harry at Beer Business Daily reports that:“Beer distributors are telling BBD from several parts of the country that small independent wine and spirits producers are calling them as word is getting