Category Archives: Acquisitions

Gopuff Acquires Kentucky’s Liquor Barn

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Gopuff acquired Liquor Barn, one of Kentucky’s leading independent chains of beer, wine and liquor stores, from private equity firm Blue Equity. Terms weren’t disclosed. Gopuff provides delivery of everything from cleaning and pet products to over-the-counter medication and food in … Continue reading →

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Prost Beverage, RF Kettle, Two Trees Distilling Merge

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The merger brings together Prost Beverage Co., which successfully collaborated with Tim Smith, reality TV star from Discovery Channel’s “Moonshiners,” to develop major national brands of Climax Spirits and Tim Smith Southern Reserve; Two Trees Distilling Co. which has advanced … Continue reading →

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BeerBoard ‘Partners’ with A Head for Profits

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

BeerBoard said it partnered with A Head For Profits, the North American leader in draft beer equipment sales, installation and service. Terms weren’t disclosed. BeerBoard has established itself as the hospitality industry’s leader in technology and insights. Managing over $1 … Continue reading →

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Vintage Wine Estates Goes Public

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

It began trading yesterday on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “VWE”  after it merged with Bespoke Capital Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).  It had an initial market capitalization of $617.9 million. In connection with the … Continue reading →

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Winc Acquires Natural Merchants

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Winc, Inc. said it purchased substantially all the assets of Natural Merchants, Inc. (“Natural Merchants”), a leading purveyor of natural, organic, biodynamic and vegan wines from around the world. Natural Merchants products are found in retailers and restaurants nationwide.  Terms weren’t … Continue reading →

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Gaylon Lawrence Buys Another Vineyard

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Gaylon Lawrence, the Arkansas farming and banking mogul, has acquired a 27-acre vineyard and winery in Napa from Luna Vineyards.   Terms weren’t disclosed. The new property will become part of the Burgess Cellars brand, which Lawrence acquired shortly before … Continue reading →

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