Empire Merchants Metro

Empire Merchants Metro is a leading wine and spirits distributor in the metropolitan New York area, with a rich history dating back to the end of Prohibition.

Established in February 2007 through the merger of Charmer Industries Inc. and Peerless Importers Inc., the company has grown to become synonymous with service and quality.

It has earned the loyalty of over 10,000 area restaurants, bars, hotels, nightclubs, and retail outlets.

With a dedicated team of more than 1,500 employees, Empire Merchants Metro operates state-of-the-art facilities in Queens and Brooklyn.

These facilities house an extensive portfolio of over 8,500 unique beverage alcohol products sourced from more than 150 global supplier partners.

This diverse selection includes a wide range of wines, spirits, and other alcoholic beverages, catering to varied client preferences.

The company's sophisticated warehouse management and sortation systems enable efficient tracking of each case as it moves through the distribution center.

This ensures timely deliveries to clients the next business day, underscoring their dedication to operational excellence and reliability.

Company Locations

• Headquarters: 19-50 48th Street, Astoria, NY 11105
• Brooklyn Facility: 16 Bridgewater Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 – houses Customer Care, Credit, Accounting, Purchasing, Operations, and Information Technology departments
• Additional locations include NYC, NY, New York, NY, and Yonkers, NY

Leadership

Empire Merchants Metro is led by President and CEO Eric Pfeil, who brings extensive experience from his tenure at Breakthru Beverage of Florida.

Under his leadership, the company continues to uphold its reputation for excellence in the wine and spirits distribution industry.