Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of Clare Rose Inc. (Clare Rose), the leading beverage alcohol distributor in Long Island, New York.

Expected to close during the first half of 2026, the acquisition strengthens Southern Glazer’s presence in a strategically important market and reinforces its commitment to being the most comprehensive total beverage solution for customers and suppliers. Upon closing, the business will become part of Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company of New York, the Company’s dedicated beverage division in the state.

“We are thrilled to welcome the Clare Rose team to the Southern Glazer’s family,” said Wayne E. Chaplin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. “Clare Rose’s long-standing reputation for operational excellence, coupled with its exceptional people and portfolio, makes this a natural fit for our growth strategy.”

The transaction includes the exciting opportunity to distribute Anheuser-Busch’s full product portfolio currently sold in the Long Island area—from its industry-leading beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser, and Bud Light, to its fast-growing hard beverages, including Cutwater Spirits, NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer, and BeatBox Beverages, to its new energy drink line, Phorm Energy—along with Tilray Brands, Pabst Brewing Company, and a range of brands from additional suppliers.

“For more than 90 years, Clare Rose has proudly served Long Island with unwavering dedication to our customers, brands, and community,” said Sean Rose, Chief Executive Officer, Clare Rose. “We couldn’t be more pleased to transition our business to another multi-generational family company that shares our values, our commitment to people, and our passion for building great brands.”

“This acquisition builds on the strong foundation we’ve established with Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company of New York and expands our ability to serve customers across the broader New York area,” said Mark Chaplin, President, Commercial Sales, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. “This next step further strengthens our total beverage capabilities and positions us for continued growth in this critical market.”

Upon closing, Southern Glazer’s plans to continue operations out of the company’s existing Yaphank, Long Island facility as part of Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company of New York and begin distributing the Clare Rose portfolio within the Long Island area serviced by this operation, covering Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Both companies are working in close coordination to support a seamless transition and ensure uninterrupted service for customers and suppliers.

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 2026, Southern Glazer’s was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community. 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. 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 Clare Rose

Clare Rose Inc. is the leading distributor of beverage alcohol across Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island, New York. Headquartered in East Yaphank, Clare Rose is a multi-generational, family-owned company that has proudly served the region for more than nine decades.

Clare Rose is led by Chief Executive Officer Sean Rose and represents a broad portfolio of leading domestic and imported suppliers, serving more than 4,500 retail and hospitality customers across the region.

The company is widely recognized for its operational excellence, strong supplier partnerships, and customer-focused service to retailers, restaurants, and hospitality businesses throughout Long Island. Deeply rooted in the local community, Clare Rose is also committed to supporting its employees and giving back through long-standing civic and philanthropic involvement.

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Southern Glazer's today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of Clare Rose Inc. (Clare Rose), the leading beverage alcohol distributor in Long Island, New York.