WAM
In today's business environment, the ability to create and sustain strategic partnerships is critical. WAM is a unique organization that strengthens these alliances and helps to complete the sales cycle between manufacturer, distributor, retailer, and the end-consumer.
WAM combines the talents and resources of 22 convenience-store distributors throughout the country, with 436 full-time sales reps and sales in excess of $4 billion. These distributors service over 18,000 c-stores, 80% of which are independents. The WAM manufacturers classify WAM as a national account, which makes our group their 3rd largest distributor in the c-store channel.
WAM's partnership with InfoBate, our data warehouse supplier, has taken WAM to the next level. InfoBate provides our participating manufacturers with a comprehensive information system for all outgoing shipments to the WAM distributors' customers.
The value-added services provided by WAM and powered by InfoBate are revolutionizing the c-store channel.
- To build and help sustain strategic partnerships between manufacturers distributors and retailers.
- To continuously drive the sales of our preferred manufacturers.
- To maximize the earnings for our distributor and retailer partners
AWMA
The American Wholesale Marketers Association (AWMA) is the only international trade organization working on behalf of convenience distributors in the United States. Its distributor members represent more than $85 billion in U.S. convenience product sales. Associate members include manufacturers, brokers, retailers and others allied to the convenience product industry.
Typical products purchased and sold by convenience distributors include candy, tobacco, snacks, beverages, health and beauty care items, general merchandise, foodservice and groceries. In addition to convenience stores, their largest customer segment, convenience distributors also service grocery stores, drug stores, tobacco shops, mass merchants, newsstands, concession stands, gift shops, fundraising groups, restaurants, institutions and much more.
SAWD
Established in 1922, the Southern Association of Wholesale Distributors, "the Southern" (formerly the Southern Tobacco and Candy Association) is a 14-state regional trade association representing the interests of corporations and individuals involved in the manufacturing, sales, and distribution of convenience products.
Members consist of wholesalers, manufacturers, brokers, and others involved in the convenience products industry. From maker to market, the association has benefits and services to fill every channel member's needs.
Member states include: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.
The 14 states that comprise the region covered by the Southern contain 46% of all c-stores in the country as reported in Trade Dimensions 2006 Directory of Convenience Stores. Specifically, that 46% is made up of over 66,653 c-stores...the majority of which are serviced by wholesale distributors who are members of our organization.
Progressive Group Alliance
They can help you find ingredients closer to home, thus saving on fuel costs and less expensive substitutes for your high priced items. Coupons, early bird specials and an increased focus on customer service helps lure new customers in while also keeping your current customer base just that, current.
The Progressive Group Alliance organization stretches across six time zones with huge variations in market needs. Your business is virtually a 24/7 enterprise, and we realize the impact that has on all of us in the supply chain. Progressive Group Alliance is committed to a forward thinking, innovative attitude. We are committed to doing things to help you drive your business exactly where you want it to go.
NACS
NACS, the Association for Convenience and Petroleum Retailing, was founded August 14, 1961, as the National Association of Convenience Stores. NACS is an international trade association representing more than 2,200 retail and 1,800 supplier company members. NACS member companies do business in nearly 50 countries around the world, with the majority of members based in the United States. The U.S. convenience store industry, with 146,294 stores across the U.S., posted $569 billion in total sales for 2006, with over $405 billion in motor fuels sales.
Since 1961, NACS has been an advocate for the convenience retailing industry providing industry information, knowledge and connections to ensure the competitive viability of our members' businesses.
The diversity of NACS membership reflects the diversity of the convenience store and petroleum marketing industry and our commitment to developing a robust competitive environment for our members.
The mission of NACS is to represent the industry and to assist retail members in increasing their current and future effectiveness and profitability by:
- Providing knowledge, solutions and connections needed by the industry;·
- Improving the image of the industry;·
- Impacting government action beneficial to the industry through the active participation of its membership;·
- Anticipating and facilitating change which ensures the long-term viability of the industry;·
- Maintaining a financially independent association; and·
- Fostering productive, efficient relationships with industry suppliers.
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