Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2025
Provi private antitrust lawsuit settlement
Southern Glazer's reached an agreement to settle litigation brought by Provi, which alleged that the distributor blocked alcohol orders from retailers using Provi's online sales platform. The matter concerned access to distribution and the relationship between traditional distributors and digital ordering intermediaries.
2024
Federal Trade Commission antitrust lawsuit
The FTC alleged that Southern Glazer's discriminated against smaller and independent businesses by denying them discounts and rebates made available to larger customers. The allegations raised questions under the Robinson-Patman Act about pricing practices and the competitive effects of a highly concentrated distribution network.
2021
Mod Selection sues Total Wine & More and alleges distributor misconduct
Lawsuit filed
Mod Selection filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles against Total Wine & More, alleging that the retailer and its distributor, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, acted together to diminish the brand's value. The brand also alleged racial bigotry and mis-marketing; these are allegations, not stated determinations.
Source excerpt
According to Patch.com, Mod Selection claimed legal infractions of false advertising, trademark infringements and civil conspiracy and other counts, claiming the actions were steps in a 'predetermined plan to kill the Mod Selection Champagnes brand by dumping the product at brand-damaging discounted prices in the U.S. and abroad.'
Mod Selection has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles against the retailer Total Wine & More, saying that it worked in concert with its distributor, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, to diminish the brand's value.
Mod Selection, a champagne brand Drake has invested in, has claimed 'racial bigotry' was in play when the brand was mis-marketed.