Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits(Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced that it has extended its distribution agreement with Pernod Ricard USA, premium spirits and wine company in the U.S., and the largest subsidiary of Paris, France-based Pernod Ricard SA., the world’s second largest spirits and wine company.
With this latest agreement, Southern Glazer’s will expand its footprint with Pernod Ricard USA to include Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma, bringing the total number of states where Southern Glazer’s distributes the Pernod Ricard USA portfolio to 37.
“We are proud of our long-standing partnership with Pernod Ricard and look forward to building on the strong foundation our teams have established together over many years,” said Wayne E. Chaplin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. “By combining Pernod Ricard’s iconic portfolio with Southern Glazer’s proven commercial excellence, we are well positioned to drive continued growth and deliver exceptional value for our customers.”
Southern Glazer’s will continue to support Pernod Ricard USA through its American Liberty Division, the Company’s dedicated division for the Pernod Ricard USA portfolio. Backed by Southern Glazer’s national scale, market insights, and unparalleled route-to-market capabilities, the team is committed to delivering continued success for Pernod Ricard USA.
“Our expanded partnership with Southern Glazer’s in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma builds on a strong foundation and long-standing partnership,” said Conor McQuaid, Chief Executive Officer of Pernod Ricard USA. “This decision reflects their proven ability to deliver operational scale, consistency, and execution excellence.”
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