Century-Old Coca-Cola Distributor Gulps New Territory

A Birmingham, Alabama-based Coca-Cola bottler and distributor has acquired nine more sales and distribution territories across the Southeast, the company said Monday.

John Harris / Associated Press

A Birmingham, Alabama-based Coca-Cola bottler and distributor said Monday it has acquired the Columbus operation and nine more sales and distribution territories across the Southeast.

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The Coca-Cola Bottling Company United transactions were closed with Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated and Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Company.