Wirtz Corporation · Chicago, IL United States
Company Description
Phone: 312-943-7000
Fax: 312-943-9017
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This link will open in a new window Wirtz does it best on ice. The company owns the Chicago Blackhawks hockey team and is partnered with Jerry Reinsdorf, of the Chicago Bulls basketball team , in ownership of the United Center, where both sports teams play. It also owns and operates liquor distributorships, including Judge & Dolph, among the largest distributors in Illinois, and Wisconsin-based Edison through the Wirtz Beverage Group. Judge & Dolph owns the rights to distribute some key Diageo brands such as Crown Royal, Johnny Walker, J&B, and Tanqueray. President and CEO William Wirtz died in 2007; his eldest son, Rocky, took over management of the company. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Wirtz Corporation Financials
| Company Type | Private Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | June |
| Employees | 1,500 |
Wirtz Corporation Executives
8 executives listed for Wirtz Corporation's Chicago, IL location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| President and CEO | William Wirtz | Network |
| CFO | Max Mohler | Network |
| VP; President, DeLuca Liquor and Wine | Ray Novell | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Wirtz Corporation
Demand is driven by consumer preferences in alcohol consumption and demographic trends. The profitability of individual companies depends on effective sales operations and maintaining low operating costs. Large companies have advantages in exclusive distribution rights in large markets. Small operations can compete effectively by distributing rare and expensive products. The industry is capital-intensive: average annual revenue per employee is about $450,000 for beer wholesalers and $700,000 for wine and distilled spirits wholesalers. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Wirtz Corporation Competitors
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