Quality Brands has officially closed the transaction to acquire RNDC’s operations in the Plains States. The deal positions Quality Brands to expand its wine and spirits capabilities and established the company as a growing total beverage distributor across the Plains States region, including Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.
About 160 employees from RNDC have accepted positions with Quality Brands, including the retention of the full sales organization across the Plains States. This enables Quality Brands to preserve deep market knowledge, established customer relationships, and a team with a demonstrated track record of growing brands and delivering results for supplier partners across the region, the company says. The transition also provides continuity for customers who have built trusted relationships with these teams over time.
Quality Brands also announced a few appointments. Dave Young has accepted the role of president of Quality Brands Wine & Spirits, where he will lead the division through future growth initiatives across the Plains States. Eric Malone has agreed to join Quality Brands as vice president of sales.
