Distributor Buzz

By Rebecca Stow 11 Apr, 2024
YPSILANTI, Mich. – Just ahead of Earth Day on April 22, southeast Michigan beer distributor O&W Inc. is excited to implement new routing software that will optimize delivery routes, increase operational efficiency and enhance order accuracy.
By Rebecca Stow 27 Mar, 2024
LANSING, Mich. – Members of the Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association (MB&WWA) Women’s Advocacy Committee, along with FIFCO USA, recently hosted an event for a group of Michigan State University students at Dan Henry Distributing in Lansing. A panel of committee members and other women who work in the beer and wine industry shared their expertise and career guidance. The event was part of the MB&WWA committee’s ongoing efforts to inspire the next generation of women leaders in Michigan’s beer and wine industry.
By Rebecca Stow 21 Mar, 2024
LANSING, Mich. – According to data compiled by the Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association (MB&WWA), 84,381 bottles of wine were shipped illegally into Michigan during the first quarter of 2023 – between January and March.
By Rebecca Stow 15 Mar, 2024
YPSILANTI, Mich. – Spring is in the air and beer and wine distributors across Michigan are gearing up for two of the season’s top beer-drinking holidays of the season: St. Patrick’s Day and the NCAA Tournament.
By Rebecca Stow 14 Mar, 2024
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – As spring approaches, beer and wine distributors are gearing up for two of the season’s top beer-drinking holidays of the season: St. Patrick’s Day and the NCAA Tournament. Ranked as the No. 9 and No. 10 top beer-drinking holidays, respectively, distributors are working hard to ensure consumers have access to a range of beverage options for the festivities.
By Rebecca Stow 08 Mar, 2024
As the senior vice president of the MB&WWA and MBWWA Services, Inc. and the chair of the MB&WWA Women's Advocacy Committee, we are proud to champion the incredible contributions women make every day in this evolving industry.
By Rebecca Stow 06 Mar, 2024
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association (MB&WWA) is celebrating the recent promotion of Brandi Tribell to senior vice president of MB&WWA and MBWWA Services, Inc., as International Women's Day approaches on March 8.
By Rebecca Stow 08 Feb, 2024
CLINTON TWP., Mich. – As the excitement builds for Super Bowl LVIII, beer and wine distributors across Michigan are gearing up for what is the No. 6 day for beer sales in the United States.
By Rebecca Stow 18 Jan, 2024
PORT HURON, Mich. – Earl Smith Distributing Company, a revered local beer distribution company, is celebrating its enduring legacy that spans 91 years and four generations in the Smith Family.
By Rebecca Stow 21 Dec, 2023
DOWAGIAC, Mich. — The holiday season is in full swing, and local, independent beer and wine distributors are shining because of their unwavering dedication to helping ensure that shelves remain abundantly stocked with a wide variety of beverages. Bud Distributing Inc. is a beacon of reliability, tirelessly working to keep taps flowing and glasses full across Southwest Michigan.
By Rebecca Stow 28 Nov, 2023
YPSILANTI, Mich. — Local independent, family-owned beer distributor O & W Inc. today announced several donations to local charities in honor of Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement inspiring people and organizations to transform their communities. The contributions are the latest example of O & W Inc. creating a spirit of unity in the places they are proud to live, work, and serve.
By Rebecca Stow 20 Nov, 2023
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – H. Cox & Son Inc. employees are putting in extra hours to help ensure retailers are well-stocked ahead of the busy holiday season. Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day is a busy time for the beer distributor, with sales spiking 50% the weeks before each holiday and skyrocketing business at local bars and supermarkets leading up to Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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