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04/27/2026

Another piece of Republic National Distributing Company's business appears to be on the move. Columbia Distributing has entered into a non-binding letter of intent to acquire “certain wine and spirits distribution rights” in Oregon and Washington state, as well as “an asset arrangement in Alas...

04/21/2026

Firestone Walker and Duvel USA have inked a “definitive agreement” to acquire the Stone Brewing brand from Sapporo USA.

04/14/2026

Beneath the surface of craft beer's 2025 production decline (-5.1%, to nearly 21.86 million barrels) were power moves, usurpings and stumbles among the industry's top 50 breweries, which the Brewers Association (BA) released today.

04/07/2026

Happy National Beer Day 🍺 Today we celebrate the 1933 enactment of the Cullen‑Harrison Act. This did more than legalize the sale of beer after 13 years of Prohibition — it paved the way for a $471 billion American beer industry that delivers public safety and unparalleled consumer choice:

🏘️ Local regulation empowers communities to decide how beer is sold and enjoyed

🚚 Alcohol sales go through three tiers of licensed businesses (brewers/importers ➜ distributors ➜ retailers), ensuring only fresh, authorized products reach the market

🍻 Independent distribution helps brewers of all sizes compete for store shelves and bar taps — which means more beer to choose from!

Cheers to 93 years of successful alcohol regulation this

02/28/2026

2026 - Just getting started.

After layoffs at two major distributors, another leader is now cutting its workforce. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits announced job cuts on Thursday as part of a "broader effort to align resources with its long-term strategy and evolving market conditions."

02/10/2026

Budweiser takes the USA Today Ad Meter again - but will this help Bud sales?

See where every Super Bowl commercial landed in this year's Ad Meter rankings.

01/15/2026

12/16/2025

THE YEAR IN BEER wrap up from the Brewers Association.

12/16/2025

Anheuser-Busch Confirms Acquisition of HOT brand - BeatBox.

Anheuser-Busch InBev confirmed its acquisition of BeatBox in a news release today. The acquisition, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, is valued at roughly $490 million. ABI will assume an 85 percent stake in BeatBox and will be on track toward 100 percent ownership in five yea...

12/01/2025

Check out news items initially reported in the Brewbound Insider Newsletter November 20-26, including headlines from Rogue, Tilray, Molson Coors, Firestone Walker and more.

11/11/2025

NBWA’s October Beer Purchasers’ Index shows continued drag on craft demand.

The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) released its Beer Purchasers’ Index (BPI) for October 2025.