Empire Merchants

Empire Merchants is the premier wine and spirits distributor in the metropolitan New York area with roots dating back to the end of Prohibition. With over 1,500 dedicated employees and state-of-the-art facilities, the company serves more than 10,000 area restaurants, bars, hotels, nightclubs and retail outlets. Their centrally located offices and warehouses in Queens and Brooklyn stock over 8,500 unique beverage alcohol products from over 150 global supplier partners including premium brands like Hennessy, Moet & Chandon, Jose Cuervo, New Amsterdam, Barefoot, and many others. The company utilizes sophisticated warehouse management and sortation systems to track inventory and deliver products to customers next business day. Empire Merchants was formed in February 2007 through the combination of Charmer Industries Inc. and Peerless Importers Inc., creating a partnership between Bulldog Ventures Ltd. (Magliocco family) and Charmer Industries, Inc. (Drucker and Merinoff families). The company is committed to responsible drinking initiatives and actively supports dozens of local non-profit organizations. They offer comprehensive services through their Empire360 platform for online ordering, payment processing, inventory management, and customer service across New York State.