Otis McAllister, Inc., the leading confectionery specialist in the Americas travel retail channel, is officially expanding into spirits distribution following its asset purchase of Chase International, Inc. The asset purchase became official on March 1. Chase International president and founder Chase Donaldson, whose spirits and confectionery distribution company has been a hallmark of the travel […]
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Chase International to focus on spirits portfolio
Well-known North American distributor Chase International made the difficult strategic decision to exit the chocolate confection category in USTR this year. After a very successful 17 years, Chase Donaldson decided to place more focus on his company’s growing spirits and wine businesses. The company has spent the past two years quietly repositioning its strategy and […]
Chase International introduces two new Walkers gift boxes
After 17 years representing and distributing major chocolate brands such as Hawaiian Host, Hershey’s and Nestle’s, Chase International has decided to exit this category for strategic reasons. However, the company will continue to distribute Walkers Shortbread, the #1 shortbread globally and in the U.S., due to the increasing popularity and strong growth of snacking, especially […]
Stillhouse Whiskey targets duty free, partners with Chase International for U.S. TR and Caribbean
Stillhouse Whiskey bridges the gap between the whiskey and vodka drinker, CEO & Founder Brad Beckerman tells TMI. With its bright red, stainless steel can presentation it is also an interesting new option for travel retail, where it is partnering with Chase International for the U.S. travel retail and Caribbean markets. Stillhouse, a clear American whiskey […]
Chase International appointed as Stillhouse distributor in US TR and Caribbean markets
Chase International, Inc. has announced that it has been appointed the distribution partner for award-winning American whiskey brand Stillhouse for the US Travel Retail and Caribbean markets. Stillhouse is a clear American whiskey, distilled in authentic copper whiskey stills and charcoal-filtered in Columbia, Tennessee that is packaged in a red stainless steel can that the company says […]
Chase International has strongest year yet in 2014
Chase International experienced its strongest year ever in 2014, despite difficult trading conditions due to exchange rates, and increasing product, freight, warehousing costs, and supply availability issues on its bourbons, says Chase International President Chase Donaldson. “We are very fortunate to represent brands that are in many of the ‘Hot categories’ now – Confections, Bourbons […]
