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news2026-07-01
RNDC finalises sale of Oregon and Washington operations
Columbia Distributing has completed its purchase of Republic National Distributing Company’s operations in Oregon and Washington The post RNDC finalises sale of Oregon and Washington operations appeared first on The Spirits Business .
by Nicola Carruthers2 views
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news2026-06-19
RNDC heads towards Illinois exit
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is expecting to permanently close its Illinois facilities due to a lack of financing The post RNDC heads towards Illinois exit appeared first on The Spirits Business .
by Rupert Hohwieler3 views
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news2026-06-19
Pájaro Agave Spirits enters US
Sustainability-focused mezcal brand Pájaro Agave Spirits has partnered with Helmsman Imports to expand into the US market The post Pájaro Agave Spirits enters US appeared first on The Spirits Business .
by Miona Madsen3 views
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news2026-06-18
Tipple offers brands ‘smarter’ routes to market
Digital distribution platform Tipple has introduced a new feature that allows companies to sell directly to trade in six EU member states The post Tipple offers brands ‘smarter’ routes to market appeared first on The Spirits Business .
by Miona Madsen1 view
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news2026-06-04
Maryland’s Beer Delivery Case Shows Why “Employee Delivery” May Not Save Discriminatory Alcohol Shipping Laws
States defending local alcohol privileges often try to draft around the dormant Commerce Clause... The post Maryland’s Beer Delivery Case Shows Why “Employee Delivery” May Not Save Discriminatory Alcohol Shipping Laws appeared first on Libation Law Blog .
by Ashley Brandt1 view
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news2026-06-01
Columbia Distributing buys stake in Hayden Beverage following acquisition of Republic National Distributing and Point Blank
Oregon’s Columbia Distributing is on a spending spree, taking advantage of the shake-up in the hard beverage industry post COVID to snap up Point Blank Distributing in January 2026 , and RNDC wine distributor in April, and today announced an investment in Hayden Beverage Company. Hayden Beverage Company is a family-owned beverage distributor based in Idaho. Previously, Columbia Distributing held a major stake in Idaho’s Scout Beverage distributor, which they sold to Hayden Beverage in summer 2025. This movie essentially foreshadowed the investment in Hayden Beverage announced today. As part of the proposed transaction, the Hayden ownership group will also take an indirect ownership interest in Columbia, aligning long-term priorities and supporting continued regional growth.   The investment follows a series of strategic moves by both companies. In addition to acquiring 3 wine distributors over the past two years, on May 8, Hayden completed the purchase of RNDC’s equity interest in
by Ezra Johnson-Greenough1 view
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news2026-05-06
Memo: RNDC to Shed Five More Markets as Firesale Continues
Following a chaotic week of deal announcements for most of Republic National Distributing Company’s (RNDC) collapsing empire, the wholesaler has made arrangements with two rivals for five of its remaining markets, VinePair has learned. According to an internal memo sent Tuesday morning by RNDC chief executive Marc Sachs, the unraveling firm has received a letter of intent from BreakThru Beverage Group (BBG) for its joint-venture operations in Kentucky and Indiana. RNDC has also separately reached an agreement with Quality Brands Distribution for a “potential transaction” for its Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota business. The article Memo: RNDC to Shed Five More Markets as Firesale Continues appeared first on VinePair .
by Dave Infante1 view
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news2026-04-30
The Fourth Amendment Walks Into a Bar: Federal Court Says Michigan’s Warrantless Liquor Inspection Law Is Unconstitutional. Your State’s May Be as Well
Every alcohol licensee knows the knock. A liquor investigator, police officer, excise agent, revenue... The post The Fourth Amendment Walks Into a Bar: Federal Court Says Michigan’s Warrantless Liquor Inspection Law Is Unconstitutional. Your State’s May Be as Well appeared first on Libation Law Blog .
by Ashley Brandt6 views
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news2026-04-27
RNDC to Sell Off Oregon and Washington Markets to Columbia Distributing, With More Moves to Come
After Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) withdrew from California in 2025 and sold off twelve of its markets to Reyes Beverage Group (RBG) earlier this year, the shakeout is set to continue. RNDC — once the second-largest wine and spirits distributor in the U.S. — plans to hand over the majority of its operations to multiple competitors, including Martignetti Companies and Columbia Distributing, Shanken News Daily reports. The article RNDC to Sell Off Oregon and Washington Markets to Columbia Distributing, With More Moves to Come appeared first on VinePair .
by Stephen Bradley1 view
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news2026-04-09
When a Distributor Loses a Brand, the Tax Fight May Start in the Brand Transfer Agreement
Distributors already know what happens when a supplier moves a brand. Everybody rushes to... The post When a Distributor Loses a Brand, the Tax Fight May Start in the Brand Transfer Agreement appeared first on Libation Law Blog .
by Ashley Brandt4 views
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news2026-03-24
From Warehouse to Welcome Mat
Challenges and opportunities for same-day alcohol home delivery
by Lisa Kopochinski5 views
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news2026-03-06
Expanding Middle-Tier Mega-Deal, RNDC Says Reyes Will Buy Five More Markets
The biggest news in the beverage-alcohol industry’s middle tier is getting bigger: Reyes Beverage Group (RBG) will acquire five additional markets from its rival, Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC). VinePair has reviewed internal communications from the latter wholesaler describing the purchase, which is an expansion and revision of the previously announced exchange. “As you know, we have been in discussions with Reyes about their potential acquisition of some of our markets, including Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, South Carolina, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.,” wrote Marc Sachs, the chief executive officer of RNDC, in a Friday morning memo. The article Expanding Middle-Tier Mega-Deal, RNDC Says Reyes Will Buy Five More Markets appeared first on VinePair .
by Dave Infante1 view
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news2026-02-11
When Suppliers Walk Away from Inventory: What Alcohol Distributors Can Learn from Labatt USA v. Friends Beverage Group
Alcohol distributors know the scenario too well: a brand underperforms, the parties agree to... The post When Suppliers Walk Away from Inventory: What Alcohol Distributors Can Learn from Labatt USA v. Friends Beverage Group appeared first on Libation Law Blog .
by Ashley Brandt4 views
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news2026-01-19
Shelf-Stocking as an Illegal Inducement? What Connecticut’s Free-Labor Ruling Means for Alcohol Wholesalers After Loper Bright
A Fedway-Based Critique of Conn. Fine Wine & Spirits v. Liquor Control Commission The... The post Shelf-Stocking as an Illegal Inducement? What Connecticut’s Free-Labor Ruling Means for Alcohol Wholesalers After Loper Bright appeared first on Libation Law Blog .
by Ashley Brandt4 views
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RNDC finalises sale of Oregon and Washington operations

RNDC heads towards Illinois exit

Pájaro Agave Spirits enters US

Tipple offers brands ‘smarter’ routes to market

Maryland’s Beer Delivery Case Shows Why “Employee Delivery” May Not Save Discriminatory Alcohol Shipping Laws

Columbia Distributing buys stake in Hayden Beverage following acquisition of Republic National Distributing and Point Blank

Memo: RNDC to Shed Five More Markets as Firesale Continues

The Fourth Amendment Walks Into a Bar: Federal Court Says Michigan’s Warrantless Liquor Inspection Law Is Unconstitutional. Your State’s May Be as Well

RNDC to Sell Off Oregon and Washington Markets to Columbia Distributing, With More Moves to Come

When a Distributor Loses a Brand, the Tax Fight May Start in the Brand Transfer Agreement

From Warehouse to Welcome Mat

Expanding Middle-Tier Mega-Deal, RNDC Says Reyes Will Buy Five More Markets

When Suppliers Walk Away from Inventory: What Alcohol Distributors Can Learn from Labatt USA v. Friends Beverage Group

Shelf-Stocking as an Illegal Inducement? What Connecticut’s Free-Labor Ruling Means for Alcohol Wholesalers After Loper Bright