Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
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Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is the world's preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, building brands for moments that matter. As a multi-generational, family-owned company, Southern Glazer's operates in 44 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. It also has brokerage operations through its WEBB Banks division in the Caribbean, Central, and South America.
The company represents approximately 1,500 wine, spirit, beer, and beverage suppliers from around the world, offering a diverse portfolio of over 7,000 brands. Southern Glazer's employs about 23,000 people and serves more than 250,000 retail and restaurant customers annually.
Southern Glazer's operates 41 distribution centers across 15 million square feet of warehouse space. It utilizes a fleet of 3,000 trucks to make 7.1 million customer deliveries each year.
Awards and Recognition
The company has been recognized for its commitment to diversity and excellence. In 2024, Newsweek named Southern Glazer's one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. In 2022, Forbes listed it among Best Employers for Diversity. Additionally, in 2021, it was selected as a U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal.
Locations
Southern Glazer's has a significant presence in various U.S. markets, including:
- Chicago, IL, USA
- Kailua, HI, USA
- New Orleans, LA, USA
- Tucson, AZ, USA
- Houston, TX, USA
Expansion
In 2024, the company expanded its footprint by acquiring the assets of Horizon Beverage Group, Inc., a premier alcohol distributor in New England. This added Massachusetts and Rhode Island as the 46th and 47th markets in its U.S. operations.
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits continues to lead the beverage alcohol distribution industry, offering a vast selection of products and services to meet the needs of its diverse clientele.