Eagle Distributing of Shreveport

What Eagle Distributing of Shreveport does

Eagle Distributing of Shreveport is a privately held, family-owned wholesale beverage distributor founded in 1992 when Robert "Bobby" Nichols purchased the Anheuser-Busch wholesaler in Shreveport, Louisiana. The company distributes beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages — over 65 brands from more than 20 suppliers, including Anheuser-Busch, Constellation Brands, D.G. Yuengling and Sons, Abita Brewing Co., and Shreveport-based Great Raft Brewing, as well as non-alcoholic lines such as Red Bull Energy, Nestle Waters, and Arizona Tea. It serves retail partners including restaurants, bars, clubs, sports bars, and convenience stores across the Shreveport-Bossier metropolitan area and surrounding parishes in Northwest Louisiana, operating from a headquarters and primary facility at 900 W 62nd Street in Shreveport plus a satellite warehouse in Natchitoches.

The company runs a traditional B2B distribution model: it purchases beverages from manufacturers at wholesale prices and resells them to retail accounts, earning margin on the spread, with pricing negotiated through direct sales relationships managed by a dedicated field sales force (including a Sales Manager for the Shreveport operation). Distribution is performed via a fleet of 34 vehicles — 24 delivery and 10 sales units — all converted to compressed natural gas (CNG) under a sustainability initiative launched by Brad Nichols when he became President in 2008. That initiative has reduced over 100 tons of greenhouse gas emissions and supported a recycling program that has processed 181.1 tons of material cumulatively. Headcount stood at 140 employees as of June 2017 across both facilities.

The business has no proprietary technology platform or software referenced in available materials. Marketing and customer awareness are driven by an active Facebook presence, the company website (eaglebevsb.com), community event sponsorships (Red River Revel, Louisiana State Fair, Mudbug Madness Festival, Independence Bowl), and monthly charitable contributions to organizations including Common Ground, Roy's Kids, and Woody's Home for Veterans. Leadership under Brad Nichols has expanded the portfolio beyond the original Anheuser-Busch exclusivity and repositioned the company as "The Beer Distributor" in Northwest Louisiana. There are no disclosed revenue figures, no institutional investment, and no M&A activity in the available record.

Name

Eagle Distributing of Shreveport

Legal name

Eagle Distributing of Shreveport

Website

https://eaglebevsb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Eagle Distributing of Shreveport is a family-owned wholesale beverage distributor founded in 1992, distributing beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages from over 20 suppliers to restaurants, bars, and retailers across Northwest Louisiana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beverage Distribution Services

NAICS

Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (4248), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (424810)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer, Wine & Spirits Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alcoholic Beverage Wholesale (Beer, Wine, Spirits) (AFAIAGAA), Bar, Restaurant & On-Premise Beverage Supply Wholesale (AFAIAGAI)

Keywords

• Beverage distribution services
• Wholesale beer distribution
• Wine and spirits distribution
• Non-alcoholic beverage distribution
• Craft beer distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Shreveport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Beverage Distribution: Eagle Distributing of Shreveport generates revenue by purchasing beverages (beer, wine, spirits, non-alcoholic) from manufacturers and suppliers (e.g., Anheuser-Busch, Constellation Brands, D.G. Yuengling and Sons, Abita Brewing Co., Great Raft Brewing, Red Bull Energy, Nestle Waters, Arizona Tea) and reselling/distributing them to retail customers (restaurants, bars, convenience stores). The company earns margins on the spread between wholesale purchase price and resale price to retailers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Eagle Distributing of Shreveport is a wholesale beverage distributor that purchases beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages from manufacturers and suppliers (including Anheuser-Busch, Constellation Brands, D.G. Yuengling and Sons, Abita Brewing Co., Great Raft Brewing, Red Bull Energy, Nestle Waters, and Arizona Tea) and resells/delivers them to retail accounts such as restaurants, bars, clubs, sports bars, and convenience stores across Northwest Louisiana. The company offers over 65 brands from more than 20 beer suppliers and operates CNG-powered delivery vehicles with a satellite warehouse in Natchitoches.

Product overview

Eagle Distributing of Shreveport is a traditional beverage distribution company serving Northwest Louisiana. Originally an Anheuser-Busch exclusive wholesaler since 1992, they have expanded to represent over 20 beer suppliers and offer a portfolio of over 65 brands of beer, wine, and spirits. The company also distributes non-alcoholic beverages including Red Bull Energy, Nestle Waters, and Arizona Tea. Their core offerings include beer distribution, wine distribution, spirits distribution, and non-alcoholic beverages, all served to retail partners across Northwest Louisiana with delivery using CNG-powered vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beer Distribution Wholesale distribution of beer products from multiple suppliers to retail accounts (restaurants, bars, sports bars, clubs, convenience stores) across Northwest Louisiana.
• Wine Distribution Wholesale distribution of wine products as part of Eagle Distributing's expanded portfolio, sold to retail accounts across Northwest Louisiana.
• Spirits Distribution Wholesale distribution of spirits products as part of Eagle Distributing's expanded beverage portfolio, sold to retail accounts across Northwest Louisiana.
• Non-Alcoholic Beverage Distribution Wholesale distribution of non-alcoholic beverages, including energy drinks, bottled water, and teas, to retail accounts across Northwest Louisiana.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced over 100 tons of GHG emissions through CNG vehicle conversion
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Anheuser-BuschcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1992Originally an Anheuser-Busch-exclusive wholesaler, Eagle Distributing has been the Anheuser-Busch distributor in Shreveport since 1992 when Robert 'Bobby' Nichols purchased the Anheuser-Busch wholesaler. This is the foundational partnership of the business.
• Constellation BrandscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEagle Distributing represents Constellation Brands as one of its beer suppliers in its expanded portfolio.
• D.G. Yuengling and SonscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEagle Distributing represents D.G. Yuengling and Sons as a beer supplier in its portfolio.
• Abita Brewing Co.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAbita Brewing Co. is one of the craft beer brands represented by Eagle Distributing.
• Great Raft BrewingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGreat Raft Brewing is Shreveport's own local brewery that Eagle Distributing represents as a distributor. Eagle Distributing highlights Great Raft on its Local Breweries page.
• Red Bull EnergyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEagle Distributing represents Red Bull Energy as part of its non-alcohol portfolio.
• Nestle WatersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEagle Distributing represents Nestle Waters as part of its non-alcohol portfolio.
• Arizona TeaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEagle Distributing represents Arizona Tea as part of its non-alcohol portfolio.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Imperial Beverage: Imperial Beverage is a Michigan-based family-owned beverage wholesaler with deep AB roots. Comparable to Eagle as a family-owned, multi-supplier regional distributor with a similar focus on community ties and operational sustainability investments.
• Tri-Eagle Sales: Tri-Eagle Sales is a Florida-based Anheuser-Busch wholesaler with operations in the Florida Panhandle. Comparable to Eagle as a multi-brand regional distributor serving a Gulf South market with overlapping climate, customer base, and supplier mix.
• Hand Family Companies: Hand Family Companies is a Louisiana-based family-owned beverage wholesaler. Directly comparable to Eagle as a fellow family-owned, AB-rooted Louisiana distributor with similar community-focused operating model and regional scale.
• Crescent Crown Distributing: Crescent Crown Distributing is a multi-state Anheuser-Busch wholesaler with operations in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi. Most directly comparable to Eagle given overlapping Louisiana territory, similar AB-anchored heritage, and parallel expansion into multi-brand beverage distribution.
• Southern Eagle Distributing: Southern Eagle Distributing is a regional AB wholesaler serving South Carolina and Georgia. Comparable to Eagle as a similarly sized family-rooted regional distributor with multi-brand portfolio across beer, wine, and non-alcoholic categories.

Broad incumbents

• Columbia Distributing: Columbia Distributing is a large Pacific Northwest beverage wholesaler representing beer, wine, and non-alcoholic brands. Comparable to Eagle as a multi-brand, multi-category regional distributor serving retail and on-premise accounts with a similar field-sales-and-delivery model.
• Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC): RNDC is one of the largest U.S. beverage alcohol distributors covering wine, spirits, and beer across multiple states. Comparable to Eagle as a multi-category alcohol wholesaler, though at vastly larger national scale and serving as a major consolidator pressuring regional players.
• Breakthru Beverage Group: Breakthru Beverage Group is a major North American beverage alcohol distributor across beer, wine, and spirits. Comparable to Eagle as a multi-category distributor, though operating at regional-to-national scale and representing the consolidating competitive landscape.
• Ben E. Keith Beverages: Ben E. Keith is a major multi-state beverage (and foodservice) distributor across Texas, Oklahoma, and the Southeast. Comparable to Eagle as a regional AB distributor that has diversified into wine, spirits, and non-alc categories, though it operates at significantly larger scale.
• Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits: Southern Glazer's is the largest U.S. beverage alcohol distributor with nationwide coverage across wine and spirits. Comparable to Eagle in product categories distributed, but operates at national scale and represents the consolidating competitive pressure on regional wholesalers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/eaglebevsb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eagle-distributing-of-shreveport

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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