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We are pleased to announce Dina Opici, President of Opici Family Distributing and immediate past Chair of WSWA, as the recipient of the 2026 Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) Icon Award. 🎉🏆 wswa.org/news/wswa-hono…

“Even the prospect of a 200% tax on imported goods sends shockwaves through supply chains, contracts and pricing decisions, and ultimately puts American jobs at risk.” - WSWA President and CEO @FCreighton cnb.cx/3LD44XW

We are pleased to announce the appointment of 3 key federal affairs leaders: Ben Castagnetti, Scott Luginbill & Kelsey Snyder. They will further strengthen WSWA’s advocacy presence in Washington, D.C. We are thrilled to have them on the team! 🍾👏 wswa.org/news/wine-spir…

Today marks 92 years since the 21st Amendment ended Prohibition and restored a legal, safe, and responsible alcohol marketplace in America. 🍷🥃🍸 Cheers to 92 years of progress, and to a future built on responsibility. 🥂✨ #21stAmendment #WSWA #RepealDay #WineAndSpirits

We are pleased to announce that Christy Moran has joined the association as Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing! 🍾👏 Read more: wswa.org/news/wine-spir…

WSWA President & CEO @FCreighton spoke with Beverage Wholesaler about vital issues for wholesalers and the beverage alcohol industry, including: Protecting the three- tier system, challenging unfair tariffs, & focusing on member resources & insights bevinfogroup.com/2025/11/21/wsw…

Tariffs on imported wine are just the tip of the iceberg. They impact the entire production process and supply chain. #ToastsNotTariffs Read more: foxnews.com/us/tariffs-pus…

This Veterans Day, we pause to express our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who have served in our Armed Forces. Thank you for your service and sacrifice 🇺🇸

WSWA urges Senators to support @RandPaul's Amendment and remove Section 781 from the Ag-FDA bill. Section 781 would override state hemp rules. We need smart regulation—not prohibition—to protect consumers & responsible businesses. #RegulationNotProhibition wswa.org/news/wswa-us-s…

🎓 Big congrats to our 2025 WSWA Educational Foundation scholarship recipients! These 50 young leaders, children of employees from WSWA member companies, each earned $2,000 to support their higher-ed dreams. 🌟 This year’s recipients represent 16 different companies, selected from a competitive field of applicants. Read More: wswa.org/news/wswa-educ…

Never Forget. Honoring the lives lost and the heroes of September 11, 2001. 🇺🇸

Newly appointed WSWA Chairman Cutter Smith addresses membership at WSWA's annual Forum in Dallas, TX. 👉🔗 Read More: wswa.org/news/wswa-anno…

Our #SipSource data shows Prosecco and Champagne are exceptions to the ongoing wine struggles. Read more here: wswa.org/news/sipsource…

📊 SipSource Insights: Tough summer for alcohol depletion! July 2025: Spirits ↓4.9% volume, ↓4.6% revenue. Wine ↓8.8% volume, ↓6.9% revenue. Watch out as we approach Q4—inflation vs. innovation may shape the future! wswa.org/news/sipsource… #SipSource #WineandSpirits

🥃 Premiumization in spirits is on the rise! Tequila/Agave spirits up +1.1% in volume and +0.7% in revenue. RTDs are booming: spirits-based +19.6%, wine-based +12.4%. 🎥 WATCH: SipSource analysts discuss trends: youtu.be/d93F9lmrr4M?si… #SpiritsTrends #RTDs #SipSource

🍷 Wine Faces Ongoing Struggles: June 2025 marks 52 months of negative growth. Distribution cuts and declining premiumization impact dining revenue. Bright spots? Prosecco & Champagne are thriving! 🎥 WATCH: #SipSource analysts report on wine: youtube.com/watch?v=d93F9l…

Wine & spirits see steep YTD declines according to new #SipSource data. Spirits fell -6.0% in volume & -5.0% in revenue in the first half of 2025, while wine posted even sharper drops at -8.7% in volume & -8.5% in revenue. 🎥 WATCH: Analysts report: youtu.be/d93F9lmrr4M?si…

📊 📈 Last week, WSWA's #SipSource published its Q2 2025 Report. The results reveal ongoing challenges within various categories, shifting consumer behaviors, and some cautious optimism as the industry faces market challenges. 🔎 Discover more insights: wswa.org/news/sipsource…