Maryland’s beverage distribution sector is facing a major workforce shakeup as Republic National Distributing Company prepares for significant job cuts in the state. The move affects hundreds of workers and comes amid a broader multi-state restructuring tied to a pending asset sale.
RNDC announces Maryland layoffs
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), one of the nation’s largest wine and spirits distributors, has filed notice of layoffs impacting 318 employees in Maryland. According to the Maryland Department of Labor WARN log, the cuts are tied to RNDC’s facility at 8201 Stayton Drive in Jessup. The state classified the action as a mass layoff with no recall rights, meaning the affected positions are not expected to return.
The layoffs were officially announced on April 23, 2026, with separations scheduled to begin on June 21, 2026.
Why it matters
Jessup is a key logistics hub between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., making the facility an important part of Maryland’s beverage supply chain. RNDC distributes wine and spirits products to retailers, restaurants, bars, and hospitality venues across the region.
A reduction of this size could create ripple effects for local businesses that rely on timely deliveries, sales support, and warehouse operations.
Tied to Reyes acquisition
The Maryland layoffs come as RNDC works toward a major transaction with Reyes Beverage Group. Earlier this year, the companies announced agreements for Reyes to acquire RNDC operations in several markets, including Maryland. Both sides said the deal could close as early as late May 2026, subject to regulatory approvals…