Anyone know who distributes wine to Safeway Stores?!
Answers: Anyone know who distributes wine to Safeway Stores or who are the buyers of Safeway Stores?
Every state has their own wholesalers who have dominion over a specific territory. Check with your state's Liquor Control Board for a list of distributors and their respective territories.
The only bit of alcohol laws that is covered by the Federal Government is the law concerning the Three-Tier System od Distribution (brewer/vintner/distiller - importer/wholesaler - retail establishment).
Chances are there are about 3-4 different wine wholesalers in each territory that sell to Safeway stores, considering grocery chains don't have a huge selection of alcoholic beverages.
No, but there is no Safeway now, it's Morrisons.
"jpiepenbrok" has hit the nail on the head. Wine, beer and liquor distribution laws and systems vary widely from state to state. You need to educate yourself regarding the laws of your state, and your state government website -- the page or pages devoted to alcoholic beverage control (or whatever terminology your state uses) is probably be best place to start.