NEW YORK, July 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Family-owned
wine and spirits wholesalers in New
York deliver wine and spirits from every corner of the world
to local restaurants, bars and stores— and are a major economic
engine in the state, according to new data. Wholesalers in
New York employ more than 6,700
employees who earn $643 million in
wages each year as part of an industry that generates $4.74 billion in New
York state tax revenue each year. Since 2016, wholesaler
jobs in New York have increased 18
percent and collective wages paid have increased by more than
$85 million.
"In New York, wine and spirits wholesalers have become a very
reliable and cost-effective system of revenue collection for the
state and prevent tax evaders from undercutting local businesses,"
said Spencer Merinoff,
Co-Chairman of Charmer Industries, Inc. headquartered in
New York, and Treasurer of WSWA
Executive Committee. "The distribution system of beverage
alcohol also prevents monopolies, supports the bourgeoning craft
scene, and provides New Yorkers with the widest variety of
authentic product found anywhere in the world."
Distributors in the three-tier system efficiently move alcoholic
beverage products from producer to consumer, and help keep the
market safe and accountable, protecting consumers and non-consumers
alike. Responsible distribution practices save New York's government money by accurately and
efficiently collecting and remitting $212.52
million in state excise taxes.
"Creating a variety of jobs in the state of New York that directly support tens of
thousands of restaurants, bars, hotels, nightclubs and retailers
has created a robust wine and spirits industry with a focus on
consumer safety and choice," continued Merinoff. "The
intrinsic chain-of-custody established by producers, distributors
and retailers is designed to prevent headlines like we have
recently seen of tourists dying from counterfeit alcohol from
ever becoming a reality for New
York," he added.
For more data on New York wine
and spirits wholesalers, and to search data by congressional
district, state senate district, or state house district, click
here. WSWA's industry economic impact analysis and ongoing studies
are prepared by John Dunham &
Associates based in Brooklyn,
N.Y.
WSWA is the national trade association representing the
wholesale tier of the wine and spirits industry, dedicated to
advancing the interests and independence of wholesalers,
distributors and brokers of wine and spirits. Founded in 1943, WSWA
has more than 370 member companies in all 50 states and the
District of Columbia, and its
members distribute more than 80 percent of all wine and spirits
sold at wholesale in the U.S.
Contact: Michael Bilello,
202-243-7506
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SOURCE Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America