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RNDC Retreat Reshapes US Wine & Spirits Distribution Map

RNDC's divestitures and Southern Glazer's New York win with Edrington mark a pivotal week for US wine and spirits distribution strategy.

RNDC's Retreat and Edrington's Pivot Reshape US Distribution Map

Two deals announced this week signal a fundamental redrawing of US wine and spirits distribution tiers heading into summer 2026.

RNDC Breakup Accelerates: Distributor in Talks to Divest Most of Business

RNDC is in talks with multiple buyers to sell the bulk of its remaining footprint, forcing importers and brand owners to rethink US distribution strategies.

France to Pull Up 28,000 Hectares: Supply Squeeze Looms for US Wine Importers

France's 28,000-hectare vineyard reduction will reshape sourcing math for US importers, even as Bordeaux 2025 emerges as a benchmark vintage.

RNDC's Retreat Accelerates: 17-State Sale to Martignetti Signals Distributor Shakeout

Republic National's deal to sell 17 control-state markets to Martignetti, alongside its prior 11-state Reyes transaction, redraws the US distribution map.

QSR Co-Branding Heats Up as Long John Silver's Taps Frank's RedHot Amid Value Squeeze

Long John Silver's new Frank's RedHot lineup and Chipotle's CBO hire signal how operators are deploying brand IP and marketing muscle to defend traffic.

Columbia Distributing to Absorb RNDC Wine & Spirits Book in Pacific Northwest

Columbia Distributing's LOI to take on RNDC wine and spirits rights in Oregon, Washington and Alaska reshapes Pacific Northwest supplier routes to market.

The 3 Key Cities for Wine and Spirits Distribution in Alabama

TTB Releases Updated Label Approval Rules for Imported Wine Effective July 2026

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau has published final rules updating the Certificate of Label Approval process for imported wines, effective 1 July 2026. The changes introduce a fully digital submission portal and revised allergen declaration requirements.

US Wine Imports Hit Record High in Q1 2026

Total wine imports into the United States reached $1.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026, a 14% year-on-year increase driven by strong demand for Italian Pinot Grigio and Spanish Rioja, according to data released by the Wine Institute.

Southern Glazer's Expands Premium Wine Portfolio with 12 New European Producers

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits has announced agreements with 12 European producers to expand its premium wine portfolio, targeting the fast-growing $20–$40 retail segment that now represents 31% of total off-premise wine revenue.