Southern Glazer’s Boosts NY Ops with Clare Rose Acquisition 

Dear Client: Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits today announced it has reached an agreement to substantially acquire all the assets of Clare Rose, a largely Anheuser-Busch distributor in Long Island, NY.  This deal "strengthens Southern Glazer's presence in a strategically important market and reinforces its commitment to being the most comprehensive total beverage solution for customers and suppliers," per release.  Clare Rose will become part of Southern Glazer's Beverage Company of New York, which you may recall was established just