Beer, Wine & Distilled Spirits Wholesalers
Industry Description
The US beer, wine, and spirits distribution industry includes about 4,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $100 billion. Major companies include The Charmer Sunbelt Group, Glazer's Wholesale Drug, Republic National Distributing, and Southern Wine & Spirits of America. The beer wholesale industry is fragmented: the top 50 companies account for about a third of industry revenue. The wine and spirits wholesale industry is concentrated: the top 50 companies account for more than 75 percent of industry revenue.
SIC: 5181, 5182
NAICS: 424810, 424820
NAICS: 424810, 424820
Related Industries:
Breweries, Distilleries, Wineries, Nonalcoholic Beverage Manufacturing , Food Wholesalers, Restaurants, Convenience Stores & Truck Stops, Warehouse Clubs & Superstores, Grocery Stores & Supermarkets, Wholesale Sector, Bars & Nightclubs, Beer, Wine & Liquor StoresTo get access to the full industry record, register now.
Top 5 Companies
| Company | Sales | Location |
|---|---|---|
| LHG PTY LTD | 58,140.06M | Heathwood, Qld |
| CELLARMASTER WINES PTY LIMITED | 57,509.13M | Surry Hills, Nsw |
| AUSTRALIAN LIQUOR GROUP LTD | 54,501.85M | Tooronga, Vic |
| PACIFIC LIQUOR WHOLESALERS PTY LTD | 26,832.89M | Hawthorn East, Vic |
| AUSTRALIAN LIQUOR MARKETERS PTY. LIMITED | 13,621.77M | Silverwater, Nsw |
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Producers, Distributors Consolidate - Many distributorships are family-run, and a growing number of...
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The average US retail price for diesel and regular gas, a major operating cost for alcohol distributor fleets, rose 2.4 percent and 5.3 percent respectively in the week ending May 14, 2012, compared to the same week in 2011.
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Beer's Popularity Continues to Wane - Shifting drinking trends, demographics, and lingering economic woes are contributing to a shift away from mass market beer brands, according to the Los Angeles Times.
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