About RNDC
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Elevating Our Culture
Empowering Our People
Enriching Our Communities
Strengthening Supplier Partnerships
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We are incredibly proud of the resilience and integrity our team has exhibited throughout this year’s industry challenges. This year has presented our industry and company with unexpected challenges. However, our collective passion and commitment have driven RNDC to new heights, guiding us through this evolving landscape in the beverage alcohol industry.
Premiumization: We recognize the potential within the premium wine and spirits segments and see this as an area to expand our portfolio, including a wider variety of products to better align with evolving consumer preferences.
Digital Transformation: Our eCommerce platform, eRNDC, has seen record sales with a $1B milestone, market expansion, and a 69% growth in its customer base. eRNDC provides 24/7 access to our product portfolios and order management. RNDC pioneered digital innovation by unveiling REDI, a cutting-edge digital accelerator capturing today’s tech-savvy consumers.
Operational Excellence: Our Optimization Continuous Improvement (OCI) team focused on enhancing warehouse operations across 39 warehouses, resulting in $16.8M in efficiencies.
Expansion Plans: We've doubled our market share in key regions like New York and Illinois while continuing to grow in California, Illinois, New York, and New England.
National and Strategic Accounts (NASA): Our NASA structure and market strategy have improved RNDC's understanding of channel dynamics, allowing us to meet our customers’ needs better. We are closing the gap between business intelligence and consumer insights, driving further growth.
In 2024, we welcomed Richard Davis and Stephanie Block as the newest members of RNDC’s Board of Directors. Both are enthusiastic about bringing innovation and fresh perspectives to the board. As generational members of RNDC, Richard and Stephanie are committed to upholding the traditions established by their families while focusing on the well-being of RNDC’s suppliers, customers, and associates.
We significantly improved our second half-of-the-year trends by focusing on the fundamentals, we were able to grow our market share. Everyone plays a crucial role—from setting up the account sale to warehousing, delivering the products, and collecting revenue. Ultimately, it all comes down to exceptional customer service.
We believe our purpose extends beyond business success. It encompasses our responsibility to our associates, customers, communities, and the environment. Starting this year, we are implementing our new purpose and brand strategy. Our purpose-driven approach is not just about meeting current demands but also anticipating future needs. We are investing in technology and innovation to enhance our supply chain efficiency and ensure we can deliver the best products to our customers.
Our dedication to exceptional service has always set us apart. We elevated our service standards even further by leveraging cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights to anticipate the needs of our customers. We are committed to fostering a culture of growth, inclusivity, and empowerment. The year ahead will reset and redefine our direction and commitment to our core values.
At Republic National Distributing Company, we ignite opportunity with passion and performance. Our unwavering commitment to corporate social responsibility is woven into everything we do.
We are driven to:
Provide an inclusive and supportive workplace culture that empowers our associates to contribute and thrive.
Support communities and causes that foster peace and prosperity.
Minimize our footprint on the planet.
Uphold the highest standards of ethics and governance.
Meet the unique needs of our suppliers and customers.
At RNDC, we raise more than glasses; we raise the bar for responsible and sustainable business practices in the beverage alcohol industry.
To ignite opportunity by blending passion and performance
To grow our business as the most valuable partner to all we serve
Conviction-led Collaboration
Excellence in Execution
Insights that Inspire Action
Passion for Progress
We believe all associates are leaders – regardless of title or role. Our Leadership Standard provides a clear and consistent definition of how leadership should be demonstrated across RNDC, setting specific expectations and defining the behaviors that matter most as you grow your career at RNDC. The Leadership Standard is brought to life in practical ways by embedding it into all aspects of our talent life cycle.
Suppliers are at the heart of our business strategy. As we embrace our new vision, brand, and purpose, we are dedicated to enhancing these partnerships to drive shared success and sustainable growth. RNDC’s new vision is to be the most trusted and innovative partner in the beverage alcohol industry. Our purpose is to deliver exceptional value to our suppliers, customers, and communities through integrity, innovation, and excellence. This renewed focus guides our approach to supplier partnerships.
We believe innovation is key to staying ahead in a rapidly evolving market. We help our suppliers navigate market trends and consumer preferences by leveraging cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights. Our digital initiatives, such as the recently launched Republic Digital (REDI), provide suppliers with the tools and platforms needed to enhance their digital presence and engage effectively with tech-savvy consumers. This year, we also launched the inaugural edition of From Shipping to Sipping with RNDC! This new monthly newsletter delivers the latest insights from the wine and spirits industry, including data, trends, expert cocktail recipes, and tips to inspire your business.
RNDC is committed to promoting sustainability and ethical practices across our supply chain. We work closely with our suppliers to implement environmentally friendly practices and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Our goal is to create a positive impact on the environment and the communities we serve, fostering a culture of responsibility and stewardship.
Our new brand emphasizes the importance of trust and transparency in our supplier relationships. We prioritize open communication and collaboration, ensuring that our suppliers have the support and resources they need.
Our industry is founded on connection. The space where top performance inspires spirited celebration—blending dedication to process with commitment to craft. At RNDC, we bring our best to every partnership and each opportunity—to our suppliers, our customers, and each other. That means bringing a passion for progress to the table. Collaborating with conviction to take our partners closer to their goals. Executing our work with top talent and the highest standards. And using insights to keep ourselves and our partners ahead of the game. Every day. We come together and bring our all to wine and spirits—because what we pour into each other flows back out. We push the bounds of the expected. Championing new possibilities and uncovering potential, so that our commitment to our craft is something every person feels—from shipping to sipping. Evolving with our partners as their needs and markets do, so we can do more than adapt—we can flourish. By blending commitment with quality, we’re fueling progress that gives everyone something to celebrate.
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markets including the District of Columbia
Scholarships and charitable donations
Beverage Wholesaler Best Practices Award: Recognized for Best Sustainability Initiative
RNDC unveils REDI: A cutting-edge digital accelerator capturing today’s tech-savvy consumers
Market expansion in Idaho: Partner Hayden Beverage acquires Idaho Wine Merchant
Strategic agreement with Treasury Wine Estates: Elevating luxury wine in the U.S., expanding into 8 new markets
Expanded partnership with Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc.
Enhanced partnership with Garcia Carrion
National agreement with Palm Bay International: Expanding strategic partnership
Strengthened partnership with Bogle Family Wines
National partnership with Edrington Americas
Strategic partnership with Royal Wine & Spirits
Organizational expansion in New York
eRNDC platform milestone: Reaches $1 Billion
RNDC's NASA team outpaced independent and regional chains
Expanded partnership with Luxury Spirits International Flor De Cana
Integrating Diverse-Powered Brands
In August 2024, RNDC introduced Republic Digital (REDI), a digital accelerator aimed at enhancing brand engagement with tech-savvy consumers in partnership with our suppliers. This initiative highlights RNDC’s dedication to leveraging technology for the benefit of its partners in the beverage alcohol industry.
Empowering Brands: REDI simplifies digital engagement by creating three-tier compliant transactional websites through a partnership with Shopify. It also boosts brand visibility on platforms like Instacart, Uber Eats, and DoorDash, ensuring effective consumer engagement. REDI focuses on the unified shopper experience with the one goal in mind to impact digitally at the point of purchase for our brands.
Driving Growth: REDI offers data-driven insights and trends analysis, helping brands make informed decisions on how to impact in a digital way. A pilot program saw a major wine brand achieve a 400% increase in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) using REDI’s services. REDI has also seen brands crawl into the top 15 brands in their category with thought-out long-term investment in the digital space.
Commitment to Compliance: RNDC ensures REDI operates within regulatory frameworks while maximizing marketing effectiveness. Our industry expertise helps partners navigate the digital landscape confidently.
Emily Xu, SVP of eCommerce and Marketing, added, “REDI can help brands close the digital gap. We bring digital innovation to the beverage alcohol industry, simplifying the process.”
Nick Mehall, President and CEO Mehall emphasizes the importance of staying at the forefront of the wine and spirits industry through continuous innovation and strategic investments.
Robert Cornella, CFOCornella shares insights from his international career, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and understanding different cultural and business environments.
Emily Xu, SVP, eCommerce and MarketingXu discussed the integration of advanced technologies such as AI-powered site search and personalized product recommendations to improve the shopping experience on eRNDC.
