Distribution

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Distribution: Hiyo Goes National with Target Distribution: Hiyo Goes National with Target

Distribution: Hiyo Goes National with Target

by Brad Avery,

Non-alcoholic social tonic maker Hiyo is rolling out to nearly 2,000 Target stores nationwide, according to the brand, as well as online via Target.com.

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The Cycle Wants to Put Period Relief in the Grab-and-Go Cooler The Cycle Wants to Put Period Relief in the Grab-and-Go Cooler

The Cycle Wants to Put Period Relief in the Grab-and-Go Cooler

by Brad Avery,

Typically, consumers seeking relief for menstrual cycle pain and discomfort need to scour the drugstore aisles. The Cycle, a startup functional beverage brand now available nationwide in Sprouts, wants to put PMS relief right in the checkout aisle.

RNDC Files OR WARN Notices Ahead Of Potential Columbia Deal RNDC Files OR WARN Notices Ahead Of Potential Columbia Deal

RNDC Files OR WARN Notices Ahead Of Potential Columbia Deal

by Ferron Salniker,

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) issued WARN Act notices on Monday for nearly 150 layoffs in Oregon, as Columbia Distributing prepares to potentially take over certain wine and spirits distribution rights from RNDC across Oregon and Washington.

Spirits Distribution: RNDC Exit Shakes Up Partnerships; RTDs Expand Spirits Distribution: RNDC Exit Shakes Up Partnerships; RTDs Expand

Spirits Distribution: RNDC Exit Shakes Up Partnerships; RTDs Expand

by Ferron Salniker,

This month’s distribution moves are headlined by RNDC's continued national wind-down, scattering independent and major brands to new partnerships. Meanwhile, a wave of ready-to-drink (RTD) brands are pushing into new markets from Wisconsin to Southern California.

Distribution: The Cycle Goes Nationwide with Sprouts Distribution: The Cycle Goes Nationwide with Sprouts

Distribution: The Cycle Goes Nationwide with Sprouts

by Brad Avery,

Women’s health brand The Cycle, which produces a line of RTD beverages designed around the menstrual cycle, is rolling out nationwide in Sprouts Farmer Market stores this week with its full four-flavor line.