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Republic National Distributing Files Chapter 11, Cuts 500 Jobs
8/29/2026
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- Republic National Distributing Co. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in July 2026.
- The company announced layoffs of more than 500 workers in Georgia.
- State filings say Republic National is exploring strategic alternatives to secure capital.
- The firm employed about 1,460 people at the time of filing.
- Republic National was founded in Pensacola, Florida in 1898, ceased operations in 1919, and reopened in 1939.
