Border Channel Backbone Leverage Sandi Duty Free’s extensive network of customs bonded facilities and duty-free stores along the US–Mexico border to establish a border-focused distribution for new brands. Their channels include duty-free border shops, bonded ship chandlers, diplomatic sales, and military sales, enabling a single partner to reach travelers, diplomatic missions, and maritime customers across multiple touchpoints.

Government Procurement Access Access to government procurement through sanctioned operations under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and established relationships with embassies, international organizations, and US military channels creates a rare path for brands seeking institutional buyers. Brands can collaborate with Sandi to navigate compliance and placement in diplomat, UN, and military supply programs.

Cruise and Vessel Channel Position in cruise and vessel supply with presence at major ports and a large charter private fleets network offers a route to place spirits, fragrances, and tobacco into on-board shops, ship chandlers, port retailers, and cruise-line supply chains via Sandi’s established channels.

Digital Logistics Fit Digital readiness and logistics capabilities, including a modern online presence and warehouse operations, support catalog onboarding, pricing, and cross-border compliance. Propose building a vendor portal or API feed to streamline onboarding and fulfillment across bonded warehouses and duty-free stores.

Growth and Agility Small, agile organization with growth potential presents opportunities for brands to pursue exclusive lines, pilot programs, and tiered distribution across border, diplomatic, and military channels. Sandi is positioned as a nimble partner to accelerate market entry and regional coverage.