Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits to Acquire Anheuser-Busch’s Owned New York City Distribution Operation

From Anheuser-Busch in St. Louis, Missouri:

Southern Glazer’s launching new dedicated New York beverage division to be led by experienced beer industry leader Devyn Dugger 

New York, NY – August 20, 2025 – Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s), the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, and Anheuser-Busch, leading American manufacturer and maker of Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, and Cutwater Spirits, today announced that they have reached an agreement for Southern Glazer’s to acquire Anheuser-Busch’s owned New York City distribution operation. This transaction will launch Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company of New York, covering Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island and the Bronx.

Wayne Chaplin, President & CEO, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits said: “We could not be more excited to expand our business with Anheuser-Busch, the leading brewer and malt beverage supplier in the industry and an emerging leader in spirits and energy drinks, by acquiring their owned New York City distribution operation. We look forward to welcoming all current employees at this location to the Southern Glazer’s team and working together to grow these iconic brands.”

Brendan Whitworth, CEO, Anheuser-Busch said: “Since the establishment of the three-tier system and creation of the Anheuser-Busch independent wholesaler network, we’ve placed a priority on partnering with family owned and operated businesses. That’s exactly what Southern Glazer’s and the Chaplin family represent, and we’re excited that they are joining our world-class network of independent beer wholesaler partners.”

Additionally, Southern Glazer’s is continuing to invest in its existing total beverage distribution capabilities by launching a new dedicated New York beverage division, focused on supporting the growing consumer demand for Anheuser-Busch’s industry-leading portfolio of brands. The new Southern Glazer’s total beverage division will be led by Devyn Dugger in the role of Senior Vice President, New York Beverage Division, Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company. Devyn is a 20-year veteran of the Anheuser-Busch independent beer wholesaler network and a former Wholesaler Panel member and Ambassador of Excellence. Devyn began his career at Tri-Eagle Sales in Tallahassee, FL before moving to Gold Coast Eagle Distributing in Sarasota, FL and has spent the past 10 years at Ohio Eagle Distributing in West Chester, OH, where he was President and Equity Agreement Manager.

Mark Chaplin, President, Commercial Sales, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits said: “Our deep expertise, capabilities, and knowledge of the New York City market will enable us to build on the strong momentum that the Anheuser-Busch distribution team has created and further position our companies for collective growth. Through our new dedicated New York beverage division led by Devyn Dugger, we look forward to distributing these industry leading brands and offering best-in-class service in this critical market.”

Simon Wuestenberg, Chief Sales Officer, Anheuser-Busch, said: “We are confident this move will strengthen our business and we are excited to work together with Southern Glazer’s to continue to provide world-class service to our retail customers and consumers across New York City.”

The transaction is expected to close later this year and includes Anheuser-Busch’s full product portfolio sold in the New York City area, from its industry-leading beer brands to its fast-growing spirits-based ready-to-drink brands to its new energy drink line, Phorm Energy. 

Upon close of the transaction, Southern Glazer’s plans to retain all Anheuser-Busch Bronx employees, utilize the existing Bronx facility, and begin distribution of Anheuser-Busch’s products in the New York City area that is currently serviced by this facility. Anheuser-Busch is working closely with Southern Glazer’s to ensure a smooth employee transition and maintain uninterrupted distribution of its products. 

 
ABOUT SOUTHERN GLAZER’S WINE & SPIRITS

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, building brands for moments that matter. The multi-generational, family-owned Company has operations in 47 U.S. markets and Canada, as well as brokerage operations through its Southern Glazer’s Travel Retail Sales & Export Division in the Caribbean, Central and South America. In 2025, Southern Glazer’s was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women, and was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Company to Work for Overall. Southern Glazer’s urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve, and enjoy its products responsibly. For more information visit www.southernglazers.com. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram @sgwinespirits.

ABOUT ANHEUSER-BUSCH

At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years, we have delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. 99 percent of the products we sell in the U.S are made in the U.S. with more than $700 million in high-quality ingredients sourced from American farmers and more than $7 billion in goods and services purchased from U.S. suppliers, and we have invested nearly $2 billion in our 100 facilities across the country over the past five years. Through these investments, and as a leading American manufacturer and the nation’s top brewer, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only brewer that invests in the U.S. at this scale.

We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, and Cutwater, as well as industry-leading regional craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. That’s who we are. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com or follow Anheuser-Busch on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.