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Longtime Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Leader Shelly Stein to Retire

by | Jun 9, 2023

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the world’s largest wholesale distributor of beverage alcohol, announced that President Sheldon “Shelly” Stein will retire, effective July 1. The company has headquarters in Dallas and Miami.

Stein played a critical role in the successful merger of Southern Wine & Spirits and Glazer’s Distributors in 2016, establishing Southern Glazer’s as the largest wholesaler in the industry....

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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Launches Incubator Academy Education Program for Diverse- and Women-Owned Brands
by | Feb 15, 2023
Southern Glazer's, headquartered in Miami with a base in Dallas, says that diverse-owned distillers and wine producers are underrepresented in the industry because they've historically lacked access to networks, representation, and industry tools and resources. Its academy's eLearning modules will give participants "valuable knowledge necessary for them to gain or expand distribution of their brands," the company said.
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DFW’s ‘Clean-Crafted’ Wine Pioneer Launches New MIXABLE Brand
by | Jul 23, 2020
Founder Sarah Shadonix—recently named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist—says 2020 is a "roller-coaster year" loaded with opportunities for e-commerce. The company's latest offering is a light, lower-alcohol option for mixed drinks.
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BuzzBallz CEO Merrilee Kick at PilotWorks Dallas, a food incubator in Northwest Dallas.
BuzzBallz’ Merrilee Kick on Innovating, Lessons Learned, and the Science of Success
by | Oct 2, 2018
BuzzBallz was created out of necessity, became an opportunity, and now is reaching consumers in 47 U.S. states and seven countries. Here’s how Merrilee Kick made it happen.
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