SFQ 2023 Q4

News, Resources, and Ideas for New York Entreprenuers Passionate About Neighborhood Retailing A Publication of

130 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12210 518-432-1400 nyacs.org

4th Quarter 2023

2024 Trade Show page 12

2024 Issues Agenda pages 4-5

In This Issue Fall Conference Pics 6-7 New Programs 14-15 Buyer’s Guide 16-21 WeCard Campaign 23

2023 ‘Spirit of NYACS’ Members

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Welcome New NYACS Members!

NYACS RETAIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR Christian King, KNC Holdings Inc. TREASURER Chad Kiesow, Stewart’s Shops LEGISLATIVE CHAIR Don Neugebauer, Pompey Mall CONVENTION/NOMINATING CHAIR Case Marshall, Pit Stop Convenience Stores DIRECTORS Michael Clifford, Cliff ’s Local Market Sandro D’Introno, Mirabito Energy Products Peter Elliott Jr., Sonbyrne Sales Inc. Mickey Jamal, CPD Energy Corp.

Tariq Khan, Sentar Fuel Co. Ken Perelli, Quicklee's Lenny Smith, Reid Stores Inc. dba Crosby’s Bill Tencza, QuickChek Corporation Tim Wiant, United Refining Co./Kwik Fill Randy Williams, Dandy Mini Marts

NYACS ASSOCIATE BOARD CHAIR James Kolb, Perry’s Ice Cream VICE CHAIR Rachel Ciotti, Altria Group Distribution Co. SECRETARY Justin Borzomati, Reynolds Marketing Svcs. Co. IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Denny McMichael, Ultimate Sales & Service MEMBERS Josh Altman, Mountain/Service Distributors Rick Boyer, Ellis Coffee Co. Mary Ann Brady, HP Hood Kyle Feldman, National Convenience Distributors Charles Irons, McLane Company Inc. Aron Johnson, Anheuser-Busch Inc. Tim O’Gorman, Sunoco LP Rick Pajak, Oberto Brands Lou Pazderski, Tripifoods Inc. Marcia Russo, Acosta Dave Trent, Swisher

STAFF

Kent Sopris, President Alison Ritchie, Director of Operations

ATTAIN WHOLESALE

Mr. David Alper • 510-681-6416 david@joinattain.com • joinattain.com An easy-to-use all-on-one app where convenience store operators can go to purchase all of their inventory across all suppliers.

CONSTELLATION

Mr. William Bartlett • 508-277-8400 william.bartlett@constellation.com constellationenergy.com America’s Leading Clean Energy Company

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL Ms. Abigail Jewett • 203-517-8681 abigail.jewett@pmi.com • pmi.com Reduced Risk Tobacco Products

RETAIL MANAGEMENT INC.

Mr. Steve Morris • 612-275-1047 smorris@retailmgmtinc.com • retailmanagementinc.com We “run” your store on your behalf. Operations, Marketing, Accounting. All of it, some of it, and everything in between.

We run your store FOR you.

Please renew your NYACS Membership today!

Primary contacts received a renewal invoice via email.

Questions about membership renewal?

Contact Alison Ritchie, Director of Operations 518-432-1400 or alison@nyacs.org

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2024 NYACS Legislative Agenda In 2023, NYACS proved we are not an organization to be taken lightly. Whether its tobacco or retail theft, state alcohol laws and labor issues, NYACS is both an advocate for small business and a resource for state policy leaders.

In 2024 we will continue the hard work that led to much success last year.

LEGALIZE THE SALE OF READYTO-DRINK COCKTAILS IN A CAN The rise of RDTs in the marketplace offers consumers more options but due to New York State’s archaic Alcoholic Beverage Control Laws, consumers are often puzzled as to what kind of RDTs they can purchase and where.

Currently, consumers have the ability to purchase malt-based RDTs at c-stores but are only allowed to purchase spirit-based RDTs at liquor stores. Malt-based RDTs and spirit-based RDTs are nearly identical to consumers in their packaging, alcohol by volume percentage, and branding. The only difference in these two products is the method of production of the alcohol that is used in the cocktail; whether it is a malt alcohol production or a spirit production. Consumers deserve comparable access to comparable products.

END COVID LEAVE In March 2020, New York implemented a COVID sick leave mandate during the pandemic. COVID sick leave was intended to

be temporary and expire when orders of isolation or quarantine from public health officials ended. However, now New York State allows employees to self-attest to periods of isolation or quarantine.

Employers have shouldered the burden of providing COVID sick leave for three years and are looking for certainty and guidance as to when this law will expire.

Covid sick leave needs to expire as most businesses provide state mandated paid sick leave.

DEFEAT TOBACCO PROHIBITION LEGISLATION AND ENFORCE E-VAPE LAWS Even with New York’s adult and youth smoking rates at an all-time low, activists are pushing to ban flavored tobacco products at all levels of government. These are misguided proposals that would have no health benefit but would cost the state and localities billions in tax revenue

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and thousands of jobs. Additionally, despite being illegal in the state since 2020, flavored disposable vapes continue to be sold by illicit retailers. We will build on the success of the past year to ensure common sense tobacco control laws are implemented.

INCREASE LOTTERY COMMISSIONS Convenience store operators are proud to support education through the licensed sale of New York Lottery tickets.

Through dedication and hard work, they helped build the New York Lottery into a $9 billion-dollar-a-year enterprise. Yet their agent commission rate is stuck at 6 cents on the dollar – the same as it was in 1967. We will work with our lottery retail partners to bring the commission rate into the 21st century.

MAKE THE BOTTLE BILL “BETTER” BEFORE “BIGGER.” To avoid bigger piles of redeemed bottles and cans compromising sanitation in small food stores with limited space, support a store-size exemption from the Bottle Bill and expansion of regional redemption centers.

Other Legislative Issues •

Resist new taxes, fees, or cost mandates impacting convenience stores, their suppliers, or their customers.

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Amend the anti-price gouging law to assign responsibility for publicly declaring “abnormal market disruptions” that trigger price controls.

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Since all required price information is now electronically displayed to consumers by today’s gas dispensers, lift the redundant, antiquated “pump topper” sign mandate.

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To ensure proper age verification and support neighborhood retailers, prohibit online sales of New York State lottery tickets.

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Pursuant to U.S. Supreme Court rulings and existing state law, collect

excise and sales taxes on cigarettes and motor fuel sold by Native American enterprises to non-Native customers.

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Fall Conference & Thanks to everyone who helped make our 2023 Fall Conference & Chairmen’s Open Golf Tournament a huge success!

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& Chairmen’s Open

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Front & Center Latest news about NYACS Member Retailers and Suppliers

Wenzel’s Farm celebrated its 75th anniversary in epic fashion on Aug. 19 in Marshfield, Wisconsin. In addition to food, games, bounce houses, a dunk tank, mini-golf, a karaoke competition, and a free concert, the manufacturer of 14 tasty snack stick varieties, and five varieties of jerky, officially set a new Guinness World Record for longest meat snack stick, with a single and continuous Wenzel’s Farm Snack Stick that measured 314 feet long. After the record was set, the entire naturally smoked snack stick was shared with those in attendance, so the entire community could play a role in the record setting event.

QuickChek Corporation was named as the official sub sandwich of the New York Giants in a multi-year partnership centered around season-long fan engagement opportunities and beginning with the launch of “Giants inspired subs” on the foodservice menu at all stores in the New York metro area starting Aug. 28. Combining the loyal, dedicated fan bases of both QuickChek and the Giants, the designation was accompanied by a season-long sweepstakes where

customers could win Giants gameday experiences, merchandise and more. All 160 QuickChek stores are within the New York Giant’s core territory.

McLane Company Inc. unveiled McLane Fresh during its national trade show, McLane Engage, in Dallas. The expanded foodservice-at-retail program is designed for convenience stores and is intended to elevate the dining experience in c-stores.

During the McLane Engage event, 1,100 attendees, including McLane customers and suppliers, had the opportunity to experience a taste of McLane Fresh with new products on display at the McLane booth. Menu innovation for the program will be led by accomplished corporate culinary chef Farley Kaiser, who recently joined the company as senior director of culinary innovation.

Stewart’s Shops, for the second consecutive year, has the best milk in New York State as judged by the Cornell University Department of Food Science.

Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences partners with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to assess the quality, safety and sensory taste of New York’s innovative dairy products. The chain’s flavored milk and ice cream also earned top honors at the New York State Fair in Syracuse on Dairy Day, Aug. 31. Stewart’s chocolate ice

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cream won Best Chocolate Ice Cream and, in the Best Open Class Ice Cream category, Mint Cookie Crumble won first while Peanut Butter Pandemonium (which is actually the best ice cream ever) was a close second.

Marathon Petroleum Corporation received the Spirit of Olene Walker — Outstanding Corporation Award from the Salt Lake Education Foundation (SLEF) for its ongoing grants and volunteer work toward enhancing student engagement and overall academic outcomes in the Salt Lake City School District.

Their financial support has focused on advancing STEM education and other initiatives including the creation of a fullyear engineering program to prepare students for success at the university level and the renovation of the Rose Park Community Learning Center, which offers educational and life skills enrichment for families and students in a neighborhood near the company’s Salt Lake City refinery.

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Retail Members Give Back United Refining/Kwik Fill hosted Operation Give Thanks from Nov. 11 to 30 to support local military families. Through the customer-supported fundraising campaign, Kwik Fill donates a portion of every gallon of gasoline and diesel purchased to support activeduty service members, veterans and their families. On Veterans Day, members of the military receive a free large coffee at Kwik Fill stores.

Cliff’s Local Market, through the sale of Autism Awareness puzzle pieces at their stores, donated over $36,000 for Kelberman, a leading provider of autism services for children, adults and families in the Mohawk Valley and Central New York. This was the fourth consecutive campaign Cliff’s has run and it generated the highest gift ever.

Mirabito Convenience Store’s Binghamton location served as a designated donation location for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign on November 17th.

Staff members were “ringing the bell” and collecting donations from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in support of crucial programs and services, such as shelter and housing assistance, food distribution, utility bill support and various educational and community initiatives. And, on November 24th, the Vestal location hosted a toy drive in support of Broome County Toys for Tots.

Stewart’s Shops announced the launch of its annual holiday match program, which runs from Thanksgiving Day until Christmas Day. Through the program, the company matches all donations, dollar for dollar, that come through its stores to support local nonprofit organizations benefiting children. In 2022, the program raised over $2 million for 1,939 local organizations and has raised over $36 million for local charities since its inception in 1986.

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Front & Center Continued

Crosby’s representatives discussed issues including pump topper reform, an increase in lottery commissions and lottery theft, tobacco taxes, the Bottle Bill, and the Climate Action Council’s impacts on business when they met with Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt at their Lake Avenue store in Lockport.

Inviting your local legislator into your store is an excellent way to get our messages across. If you are interested in scheduling one of these meetings, contact Kent at kent@nyacs.org who will happily assist in organizing a visit.

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New Partnerships Bring Expande NYACS’ new energy program with Associate Member Constellation provides customized contracts and easy access to timely and expert information related to energy from dedicated market professionals.

Here’s Ed Wilson, Constellation’s Executive Director of Association Sales, with why NYACS members should participate.

What could a real estate investment trust (REIT), a municipality, a college, a manufacturer, and other various industry types possibly have in common when it comes to energy? The answer: An association relationship with Constellation.

and advocacy benefits that being part of a larger group can provide. Typically, the most prominent benefit is a larger voice for advocacy on issues they care about in their respective state capitals.

In addition, associations often offer member benefits around favorable procurement or • A real estate investment trust (REIT) with a insurance programs. While there are effectively large portfolio was considering a long-term no “member discounts” for a commodity-based contract for electric supply, but worried that selling properties over the term of their contract energy program, the examples above illustrate some of the non-standard program features that would mean termination penalties. By using may be available as part of an association energy a customized contract through their trade association energy program with Constellation, program. Features often crafted with the specific membership base in mind. the real estate friendly terms available to members helped to alleviate this concern.

• A town in New England was able to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability by securing renewable energy credits (RECs) for their town hall at no additional cost as part of their municipal association’s energy program with Constellation.

• Manufacturers in the Midwest stay informed on energy market trends and issues that could affect their business through webinars and understand more complex energy issues via articles in their regular association newsletter provided by Constellation.

Companies, schools, non-profits, and local municipalities join associations for the purchasing

Beyond Purchasing

One important reason retail organizations join associations is the expected benefit of access to information and knowledge on industry topics that members do not have the resources or time to gather themselves. For associations with members who are large energy users, a relationship with Constellation provides easy access to timely and expert information related to energy from dedicated market professionals. Whether it is understanding the current market factors driving energy prices or a detailed explanation of a regulatory change that will increase energy costs, accessing this knowledge through your association can be extremely helpful.

Of course, another benefit of membership is having your association as an ally. By participating in your

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ed Benefits to NYACS Members association’s energy program with Constellation, if an issue or unique need arises, your association is able to help ensure that resolution is reached or worked through promptly. This type of relationship might help explain why customer satisfaction scores for participants in association energy programs are a bit higher than most.

Lastly, Constellation provides financial support for our associations as a cost-effective marketing effort that doesn’t increase member dues or energy rates. This mutual support allows associations the means to focus more on key issues that affect members, such as advocacy on a contentious issue at the statehouse, or simply just to keep dues down for members.

Whichever reason resonates the most, there are many good ones for participating in your association’s energy program with Constellation.

For more information, please reach out to Kent Sopris, President or Alison Ritchie, Director of Operations or visit NYACS - Constellation to learn more.

Guest Author: Ed Wilson- Executive Director of Association Sales

Ed oversees the company’s Association channels nationwide with over 25 years of experience in the energy industry, starting at Baltimore Gas & Electric’s Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant and continuing to his current position as Executive Director of Sales. Ed uses this experience to help Associations better educate their members so they can use and manage their energy more effectively. Prior to his current role, Ed was Director of Sales for Constellation’s Mid-Atlantic region where he was responsible for the success of several of Constellation’s largest association relationships.

Empowering Energy Choice: Mirabito Power & Gas Announces Strategic Partnership with NYACS Mirabito Power & Gas (MPG) has announced its strategic collaboration with NYACS, extending natural gas supply services to its respected members. Our comprehensive suite of services at MPG is designed to empower businesses in efficiently managing their energy commodity procurement. Tailoring our approach, we provide personalized pricing for each customer, coupled with a versatile array of billing options. Additionally, our offerings encompass utility bill audits and customized savings analyses upon request.

At MPG, our well-established, no-cost valueadded services have proven instrumental in identifying and preventing millions of dollars in erroneous utility charges. We eagerly anticipate a mutually beneficial partnership with NYACS and look forward to engaging further in the upcoming months. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to enhance and optimize your energy solutions.

Contact:

Steve Armstrong, Vice President Mirabito Power & Gas 607-352-2905 www.Mirabito.com

16 NYACS STOREfronts Quarterly • 4th Quarter 2023 Air & Vacuum Machines Air Robo LLC

Mr. Aaron Beichner 716-665-2206 x28 abeichner@airrobo.com roboenterprisesinc.com Local, family owned and operated provider of Air and Vacuum Programs with the best service in the market, bar none!

AirOne Technology LLC

Mr. Daniel Burrows 315-380-7172 horizonspecialty@aol.com Installation of air and vacuum vending machines at gas stations.

ATM Services My ATM Guys

Mr. Eric Stewart 877-876-9286 eric@myatmguys.com MyATMGuys.com Full Service ATM solution.

McCraith Beverages

Mr. Tom McCraith 315-768-2337 tmccraith@mccraithbev.com mccraithbeverages.com Serving Central NY with Berks, Coors, Corona, Guiness, Labatt, Old Milwaukee, Rolling Rock, Saranac, Polar, Arizona, Red Bull, and Saratoga Waters.

Beverage Producer Alder Creek Beverages LLC

Mr. Paul Rayhill 315-942-4900 x237 paul@aldercreekllc.com nirvanaspring.com Manufacturer of the best tasting natural spring water located on our pristine 1,700 acres at the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains.

Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast Inc.

Mr. Dick Wilbur 800-873-2394 rwilbur@sotier.com sotier.com Where ATMs come from! Largest independent ATM provider in NYS. Sales, service, processing, placements, upgrades for 3DES. Member BBB, in business since 1972.

Mr. Shawn Maynard 802-578-8246 smaynard@cokenortheast.com coca-cola.com Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast is the 8th largest bottler in the US and represents just over 5% of US volume. Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast was established in 1977 and is headquartered in Bedford, New Hampshire.

Baked Goods

Geloso Beverage Group

Southern Tier ATM

Mrs. Freshley’s/Flower Foods

Mr. Tony DeLisle 508-851-4397 tony.delisle@flocorp.com mrsfreshleys.com Providing retailers, customers and consumers with the widest selection of high-quality baked snack cakes and donuts available on the market today.

Beverage Distributor DeCrescente Distributing Co. Mr. Mike Cambage 518-664-9866 x8137 m.cambage@decrescente.com decrescente.com Local, family-owned business since 1948, distributing beer, wine, spirits, and soft drinks to 11 counties in eastern New York.

Mr. Tom Robson 585-536-9521 trobson@gelosobev.com gelosobeveragegroup.com Located in Rochester NY, offering cocktail-like products under the Johny Bootlegger label (12%) and Clubtails “Cocktail in a Can.”

Javo Beverage Company

Mr. Peter Woodhouse 607-377-2318 pwoodhouse@javobeverage.com JavoBeverage.com An extraction company that uses a proprietary process to produce fresh, clean-labeled coffee, tea and botanical extracts for the food and beverage industry. We also offer private-label and custom product development solutions.

Keurig Dr Pepper

Mr. Michael McIntyre 315-560-8266 michael.mcintyre@kdrp.com keurigdrpepper.com One of the largest beverage companies in the Americas. Dr Pepper, Snapple, 7 Up, Motts, Sunkist, A&W, and Canada Dry.

Mark Anthony Brands

Mr. David Clements 518-365-4844 dclements@mikeshard.com markanthony.com Flavored malt alcohol supplier.

MonArchy Beverage Co.

Mr. Kevin Clancy 603-818-6925 kevin.clancy@monsterenergy.com monstertourwater.com From Monster Energy: We’ve been making Tour Water for our Events, Artists & Athletes but never made it available for our greatest fans.

Monster Energy Drinks

NYACS BUY Red Bull North America

Mr. George Galante 716-706-9211 george.galante@us.redbull.com redbull.com/us-en Unique combination of high quality ingredients that vitalize body and mind.

Saginaw Distributors

Mr. Steve Paul 585-766-1251 steve@saginawdistribution.com saginawdistribution.com Providing top quality products to those who understand the value CBD provides.

Soulless Ginger Ale

Mr. Ryan Chaif 315-836-6154 ryan@drinksoulless.com drinksoulless.com Our delicious ginger based line of beverages are a non-alcoholic and low sugar option to enjoy while you are anywhere and doing anything.

Mr. Kevin Clancy 603-818-6925 kevin.clancy@monsterenergy.com monsterenergy.com The meanest energy supplement on the planet; a wicked mega hit that delivers twice the buzz of a regular energy drink.

Stratus Group

Novamex

Mr. Aron Johnson 703-462-3256 aron.johnson@anheuser-busch.com anheuser-busch.com Leading global brewer and one of the world’s top 5 consumer products companies. Portfolio of more than 200 beer brands.

Mr. Michael Telesca 845-527-1166 michael.telesca@novamex.com novamex.com Premier Beverages

Pepsi Beverages Co.

Mr. Navin Naipaul 570-394-9178 navin.naipaul@pepsico.com pepsico.com Founded in 1893 by New Bern, NC druggist Caleb Bradham. Brand Pepsi & other Pepsi-Cola products account for nearly a third of US soft drink sales.

Polar Beverages

Mr. Michael Fuller 518-810-8710 mfuller@polarbev.com polarbeverages.com A 4th generation family owned business since 1882 with a commitment to its consumers by providing the highest quality, healthy and unique beverages available today.

Mr. Scott Reynolds 646-734-2742 scott@stratusgp.com drinkkoe.com

Brewer Anheuser Busch Inc.

FIFCO USA

Mr. Tim Cole 585-303-8497 tim.cole@fifco.com nabreweries.com Among the top 6 volume brewers in the US. Brands include Labatt, Genesee, Magic Hat, Seagram’s Escapes, Seagram’s Spiked, Honey Brown and Pyramid.

Molson Coors

Mr. Bill LaBrake 315-373-6392 william.labrake@molsoncoors.com molsoncoors.com Coors light, Miller Lite, Molson Canadian, St Archer Gold, Blue Moon, Peroni, Leinenkugel’s, Arnold Palmer Spiked, Cape Line, Keystone, Milwaukee’s Best

YERS GUIDE New Belgium Brewing

Mr. Michael DImperio 240-444-1383 mdimperio@newbelgium.com newbelgium.com Prominent craft brewery, makers of the Voodoo Ranger and Fat Tire brands along with Bells Two Hearted & Oberon.

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Computer Software

Consulting

ADD Systems

Mr. Steve Morris 612-275-1047 smorris@retailmgmtinc.com retailmanagementinc.com We “run” your store on your behalf.

Operations, Marketing, Accounting.

All of it, some of it, and everything in between. We run your store FOR you.

Broker

Mr. Denny McMichael 315-247-3231 dmcmichael@ultimate-sales.com thebestcstorebroker.com Full-service C-store broker specializing in beverages, sports nutrition, foodservice, general merchandise. “Convenience is not a division of our company, it is our company.”

Acosta

Candy & Gum

Mr. Scott Wright 973-584-4026 x1165 wrights@addsys.com addsys.com Since 1973, working hand-in-hand with clients to understand their operational and accounting needs and develop hardware and software solutions.

Perfetti Van Melle

Attain Wholesale

Ms. Marcia Russo 315-488-4797 mrusso@acosta.com acosta.com The Sales & Marketing powerhouse behind the most recognized brands across all categories, and a proven resource for customers, providing both headquarter and retail support and solutions.

Cascadia Managing Brands LLC

Mr. Robert Sipper 914-850-6067 bobs@cascadiafoodbev.com cascadiamanagingbrands.com Brand management company.

HWY/Grant Sales

Mr. Jeff Grant 518-399-6266 jgrant@hwypartners.com hwypartners.com A partnership of two companies (Grant Sales in New York and Harold W. Young in New England) giving manufacturers regional coverage from Boston to Buffalo.

Maxwell McKenney

Ms. Joanne Perniciaro-VanBuskirk 518-222-8768 joanne@maxmck.com maxmck.com Representing manufacturers of category-leading brands since 1929, we go to market with distributors serving businesses and institutions.

S & S Food Broker Inc.

Mr. Michael Sears 518-899-6592 michaelsears@ssfoodbroker.com ssfoodbroker.net Representing food service, frozen foods, bakery as well as “innovative for you” snacks in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, “thinking outside the box” assessments to increase sales.

Mr. Joshua Geist 513-680-8917 joshua.geist@us.pvmgrp.com perfettivanmelle.com #3 global non-chocolate company producing and distributing candy, gum and mints in 130 countries around the world and helping grow sales/profits at C-stores nationwide.

Coffee & Tea Barrie House Coffee Co. LLC

Mr. Scott Montgomery 914-377-2540 smontgomery@barriehouse.com barriehouse.com Family-owned coffee roaster of premium, handcrafted coffee products for over 80 years. Offering the finest selections for retail, e-commerce, hospitality industries & direct customers.

Ellis Coffee Company

Mr. Rick Boyer 800-822-3984x464 rboyer@elliscoffee.com elliscoffee.com Oldest family-owned, full-service, ISO certified coffee company in existence today.

McCullagh Coffee Inc.

Mr. Warren Emblidge III 716-856-3473 wemblidge@mccullaghcoffee.com mccullaghcoffee.com Roasters of fine coffees since 1867.

Full-service and branded programs.

Paul Delima Coffee Co.

Mr. Michael Garlick 315-457-3725 x117 mgarlick@delimacoffee.com www.delimacoffee.com State-of-the-art roasting and packing facility in Cicero NY. Roasting specialty coffees in a variety of formats and sizes for 100 years.

Mr. David Alper 510-681-6416 david@joinattain.com joinattain.com An exciting new startup focusing on connecting convenience store operators and their suppliers. Attain’s easy-to-use all-in-one app allows c-stores to purchase from their suppliers, and gives suppliers the tools to efficiently receive orders.

Compliance Safe

Ms. Eva Strasburger 512-657-2731 eva@strasglobal.com compliancesafe.com Revolutionizing document compliance management to monitor, track, and protect your business-critical documents, so your business stays in compliance and your doors stay open.

Minoa

Mr. Malte Lange 509-339-4895 malte.lange@joinminoa.com joinminoa.com We enable convenience stores to rent out shelf space for guaranteed income and inventory-less selection while offering the hottest new products.

Sheats CNY Technologies Mr. Michael Sheats 800-590-9682 mike@cnytechnologies.com cnytechnologies.com Provider of fuel control point of sale systems, store loyalty systems, and busines solutions. Loyalty host software certified by Verifone for Commander and Ruby system POS.

Sound Payments

Ms. Jesse Sherman 844-319-5635 jesse.s@soundpayments.com soundpayments.com Offering a retrofit payment solution for the petroleum industry that is PCI compliant, accepts EMV, mag-stripe, and contactless payment transactions directly at the pump.

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Retail Management Inc.

Credit Card Processing Heartland Payment Systems

Mr. Andrew Carroll 518-469-1370 andrew.carroll@e-hps.com heartlandpaymentsystems Fairness and transparency are our core values. Our Merchant Bill of Rights promotes fair payment processing practices on behalf of our business owners. Servicing 44% of petroleum and C-Store market throughout NY and US.

Intelli-Call Communications Inc.

Mr. Jeff Wittenbrader 570-814-0706 jeffw@buyatmdirect.com buyatmdirect.com Convenience store services including ATM deployment and Merchantowned processing, Air Vending, Merchant Services and POS systems.

Payment Processing Consultants Inc.

Mr. Mike DiNardo 585-249-0110 mike@ppcsales.com ppcsales.com Full-service, low cost provider of credit card, debit card, checks & loyalty/ gift card acceptance. Personalized service and a lifetime warranty on equipment.

Petroleum Card Services

Ms. Michelle Griswold 775-433-8926 michelleg@pcs4fuel.com pcs4fuel.com PCS has specialized in affordable and reliable merchant service solutions for the petroleum & c-store industries since 1999 with a focal point on POS system integrations.

18 NYACS STOREfronts Quarterly • 4th Quarter 2023 Custom Apparel Calleo Logowear

Mr. Henry Calleo Jr. 607-743-4616 henrynicholas@calleo-usa.com calleo.com Uniform programs and custom apparel

Dairy Products Byrne Dairy Inc.

Mr. Jeremy Touranjoe 315-475-2121 jeremy.touranjoe@byrnedairy.com byrnedairy.com Through the traditions of a familyowned business, our mission is to be a leading manufacturer and supplier of consistently high quality dairy and ice cream products.

HP Hood

Ms. Mary Ann Brady 315-383-1200 maryann.brady@hphood.com hood.com Mission: To be the best company in the food industry.

Upstate Niagara Cooperative Inc.

Ms. Sherrie Green-Jacobs 315-4328809 x3011 sgreen@upstateniagara.com upstatefarms.com High quality milk, juice, ice cream mix and cultured products. Dairy farmer owned and operated.

Energy Constellation

Mr. Bill Bartlett 667-313-5181 william.bartlett@constellation.com associations.constellation.com/nyacs The largest provider of carbon-free 24x7 energy in the nation, producing more than 10% of all clean energy in the U.S. and the largest provider of energy and energy solutions to commercial and industrial customers, serving over 75% of the Fortune 100.

Equipment Dealers Equipment Resources and Solutions Mr. Mark DeFeo 203-444-1817 mark.defeo@erscoinc.net erscoinc.net Full line food service, refrigeration, metal and wood cabinet supplier to the retail industry. We also specialize in consolidation.

Gerharz Equipment

Mr. Scott Gerharz 315-463-0639 scott.g@gerharzequipment.com gerharzequipment.com Family-owned supplier of foodservice equipment, including coolers/freezers, sandwich & pizza prep units, pizza ovens & warmers, baker ovens, scales, slicers, ice makers, more.

Guertin Distributors Inc.

Mr. Richard Guertin 800-468-6336 richard@guertindist.com guertindist.com Family owned and operated since 1983. Distributor for Henny Penny: open fryers, pressure fryers, merchandisers, holding cabinets, combi ovens. Stoelting: soft serve, yogurt, slush equipment.

Link2 Beverage Solutions

Mr. Jeff Carragher 585-370-9184 jeff@link2hs.com link2bev.com With beverage equipment ranging from bean to cup coffee, to full beer brewing capabilities, we have all the products to suit your beverage needs.

Mesmer Refrigeration Inc. Mr. Robert Mesmer 716-855-0575 mesmer@verizon.net mesmerrefrigeration.com Full service sales and installation of commercial refrigeration equipment new and used.

Tri-State Marketing Associates

Mr. Mark Olson 315-952-3795 mark@tri-statemarketing.com www.tri-statemarketing.com Food service equipment and supplies representatives

Financial Services Citizens Bank -

Convenience Retail Finance

Mr. Channing Lefebvre 949-726-7308 channing.lefebvre@citizensbank.com citizensbank.com Premier national lender to the retail petroleum marketplace financing growth activities of dealers and jobbers with credit needs of $5 million to over $300 million.

NBT Bank

Ms. Jamie Peluso 518-437-4128 jpeluso@nbtbank.com nbtbank.com Personal banking, asset management and business services. Independent community bank based in Norwich NY with 84 offices in 20 upstate counties.

PayByCar Inc.

Mr. Kevin Condon 917-620-0589 kcondon@mypaybycar.com mypaybycar.com Uses E-ZPass to enable contactless pay-by-text at the pump without touching pump screen, eliminating use of payment card at the pump and creating 1x1 text marketing to customers in the forecourt to drive traffic into the store.

Shallo Galluscio & Bianchi & CPAs PC Mr. Rick Bianchi CPA 518-828-6500 rbianchi@empirecpa.com empirecpa.com Accounting, auditing, financial planning, taxation & advisory services to individuals, estates, partnerships, LLCs, LLPs, corporations and not-forprofit organizations.

Food Service Allen Associates Inc.

Mr. John Allen 585-244-5104 x123 john@allenprograms.com allenprograms.com Family operated, servicing C-store industry in Central and Western NY since 1945. Distributors of equipment & supplies for Slush Puppie Brands, Eight O’Clock Coffee and more.

DeIorio’s Frozen Dough Products

Mr. James Viti 800-649-7612 jviti@deiorios.com deiorios.com Producers of quality frozen dough products since 1924. Complete line of pizza, roll & bread dough. Call/email for brochure or free consultation.

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Mr. Seth Snow 334-782-7405 seth.snow@luminafoods.com huntbrotherspizza.com The nation’s largest brand of madeto-order pizza in the c-store industry with more than 9,000 locations across the country. Offering original and thin crust pizzas available as a grab-andgo or as a customizable whole pizza.

Headquartered in Nashville, TN; family owned and operated.

J. Mills Distributing Co.

Mr. John Mills 716-822-0854 jmills@johnmillsdistributing.com www.johnmillsdistributing.com Deli and foodservice company, with focus on foodservice end of convenience store format. Advertising/ rebate programs for c-store operators.

Keck’s Food Service

Mr. Brian H. Keck 570-537-2515 bkeck@kecksfoodservice.com kecksfoodservice.com Established in 1964, family-owned and operated broadline food service and bakery ingredient distributor.

Solution based approach to expand and grow in-store food service and bakery.

Krispy Krunchy Chicken

Ms. Marianne Hoosier 518-542-4261 marianne@krispykrunchy.com krispykrunchy.com One of the fastest-growing c-store QSR concepts in the country. Cajun chicken with proprietary marinade and signature sides. Freshly made and perfectly Cajun!

Queen City Fresh Foods LLC

Mr. Anthony DeMarco 716-662-1788 ademarco@queencityfoods.com queencityfreshfoods.com Family-run wholesale food production and packaging company. We are a USDA-Certified facility serving the Upstate and WNY regions, delivering high-quality bulk fresh food products.

Sahlen Packing Co.

Mr. Michael Eckert 607-857-5493 meckert@sahlen.com sahlen.com Family owned, 5th generation, meat processing manufacturer, specializing in hot dogs and deli meats.

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Human Resources

Apter Industries

WorkAlertz

Mr. Rick Gobel 800-441-7146 rgobel@apterindustries.com apterindustries.com Family owned chemical manufacturer supplying high quality cleaning products to C-stores. In business for over 50 years.

BIC Corporation

Mr. Jeffrey Zygmunt 845-742-0953 jeffrey.zygmunt@bicworld.com bicworld.com Pocket lighters, utility/candle lighters, pens, mechanical pencils, permanent markers, correction products, disposable shavers, other products known for quality and affordability.

Lynco Products

Mr.Tony Jusewicz 585-748-2067 t.jusewicz@lyncoproducts.com lyncoproducts.net Privately owned full-service distributor of convenience, automotive and general goods products to travel centers, c-stores, grocery, car washes and specialty retailers nationwide.

Smith Co. Distributing

Mr. Mike Filiatreau 309-912-1324 cam@dsdexpress.net smithcodistributing.com Your #1 source for high-quality necessities and impulse merchandise.

Graphic Design Adobe

Ms. Valerie Cecil 408-753-5826 cit46532@adobe.com adobe.com/acrobat/online/add-pagesto-pdf.html Adobe Express

The Imagepress

Mr. Nick Goodell 315-699-7109 nick@theimagepress.com theimagepress.com Full-service large format graphics provider, specializing in C-store POP solutions. Web-based ordering and management to maximize point of purchase opportunities.

Mr. Dick Flynn 585-285-8962 Dick@MyMinderz.com workalertz.com Harness the power of text messaging to easily engage and empower team members with important information and friendly reminders.

Ice Cream Dippin’ Dots New York Mr. Matt Timon 616-262-2012 dotsnewyork@gmail.com dotsny.com Dippin’ Dots Retail Ice Cream Wholesaler in New York state

Perry’s Ice Cream

Mr. Jim Kolb 716-542-5492 jim.kolb@perrysicecream.com perrysicecream.com Fourth generation, family owned and led business, deploying a three-pillar strategy: manufacturing/marketing of Perry’s branded ice cream (Upstate NY’s #1 brand), a distribution system covering 100,000 square miles, and global contract manufacturing supplying 35 countries.

Legal Counsel Harriton and Furrer LLP

Mr. Urs Broderick Furrer 914-730-3400 UBFurrer@hflawllp.com HFLAWLLP.com Boutique law firm dedicated to addressing client needs and resolving client issues with personal, attentive service. Representing corporate & individual clients in environmental, commercial, & other defense matters with a focus on retail petroleum.

Lobbying Catalyst Government Relations

Mr. Scott Wexler 518-369-8607 scott@catalystnewyork.com catalystnewyork.com A modern boutique lobbying firm representing clients at all levels of NYS government, with a special expertise dealing with the State Liquor Authority, Tax Department and other NYS agencies regulating small business.

Ostroff Associates Inc.

Gulf Oil LP

Lottery

Marathon Petroleum

Mr. Jay Holland 518-436-6202 jholland@ostroffassociates.com ostroffassociates.com Albany-based government relations and communications firm assisting companies, corporations, trade associations and individuals in their dealings with NYS government.

IGT Global Solutions

Mr. Jeffrey Hecht 518-382-3626 jeffrey.hecht@igt.com igt.com We deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth.

LottoShield

Mr. Mehdi Mahmoodi 800-922-6806 mehdi@lottoshield.com lottoshield.com We deliver unrivaled gaming A revolutionary new lottery tracking system that eliminates the manual, time-intensive process of lottery reconciliation and provides retailers with strong protection from all kinds of lottery theft.

Marketing Magee Company

Mr. Tim Conklin 860-349-1094 x336 tconklin@magner.com magner.com Family-owned supplier of coin and currency processing solutions specializing in self-serve coin centers to help increase traffic flow and add dollars to the bottom line.

Motor Fuel CITGO Petroleum Corp.

Ms. Jennifer Thume 518-837-2054 jthume@citgo.com citgo.com Refiner, transporter and marketer of transportation fuels, lubricants and other industrial products, based in Houston TX.

Energy North Group

Mr. Kevin Jackson 978-382-7177 kjackson@haffnersenergy.com energytogo.com Delivering branded and unbranded gas and diesel in New England and Upstate New York. We can also help with convenience store and car wash operations.

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Mr. Robert Hanley 401-359-7992 rhanley@gulfoil.com gulfoil.com Supplying refined products to 1,800 branded locations and private labels while guaranteeing an exceptional consumer experience across its portfolio.

Mr. Phil Strong 724-873-2894 pmstrong@marathonpetroleum.com marathonpetroleum.com Leading integrated downstream energy company, with more than 130 years of experience operating the nation’s largest refining system.

Mirabito Energy Products

Mr. Jason Mirabito 607-352-2930 jason.mirabito@mirabito.com mirabito.com Mirabito’s Wholesale Fuels Division represents eight national fuel brands, operates company owned tractor trailers, and is a convenience store’s one stop shopping for all motor fuel needs.

NOCO Dealer LLC

Mr. Matthew Mies 716-628-7797 mmies@nocodealer.com Customer-driven petroleum supply company coordinating the purchase of branded and unbranded fuel for WNY gas stations as well as their deliveries, maintenance, and environmental compliance testing.

Patriot Tank Lines Inc.

Mr. Michael Best 518-269-3383 mbest@patriottank.com patriottank.com Family-owned/operated petroleum transportation company servicing C-stores throughout upstate NY.

Reid Petroleum Corp.

Mr. Alexander Harris 716-434-2885 aharris@reidpetroleum.com reidpetroleum.com Full-service fuel distributor serving Western NY and Northwestern PA. NYSDEC-approved line and tank tester.

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Mr. Greg DiQuattro 717-580-9830 gregory.diquattro@sunoco.com sunocolp.com Providing motor and racing fuels to C-stores, independent dealers, commercial customers & distributors in 30 states. Distributing our Sunoco fuel and an unmatched portfolio of over a dozen of the best-known brands to 9,200 C-stores nationwide.

Valero Marketing and Supply

Mrs. Jenni Koepp 210-345-3504 jenni.koepp@valero.com valero.com America’s largest refiner, and one of its leading marketers with more than 5,600 stores from coast to coast, including New York.

Packaged Ice Arctic Glacier

Mr. Anthony Barraco Jr. 315-474-ICES tony@arcticglacier.com arcticglacier.com Leading producer, marketer and distributor of high-quality packaged ice to consumers in Canada and the United States.

Ice Company of Elmira

Mr. Shawn Salle 315-454-3591 shawn@browncarbonic.com browncarbonic.com We put the Fizz in your Bizz since 1958. Family owned and operated manufacturer and distributor of premium hand-crafted fountain drinks, packaged ice, and CO2

Petroleum Services Empire Petroleum Services LLC

Mr. Sean Searchfield 716-391-1717 ssearchfield@epsofny.com empirepetroleumservices.com A petroleum asset distribution/service company offering full line of PEI products as well as full compliance testing. Gilbarco distributor and authorized service company for NYS.

Francis Smith & Sons Inc. Mr. Eddie Ware 570-587-4775 eware@fsmithandsons.com fsmithandsons.com Full-service, family-owned since 1936, distributor of petroleum related equipment throughout NYS. Authorized service contractor for Wayne, Verifone, Veeder Root, most major brands.

Upside

Ms. Emily Sanders 303-995-0088 emily.sanders@getupside.com app.getupside.com/business/gas Our program profitably incentivizes customers to buy from you 2x more each month, and 3x more from pumpto-store. No integrations, training, or operational changes required.

Keys Energy of New York LLC

Mr. Josh DaBella 315-502-4162 jdabella@keys-energy.com keys-energy.com Petroleum marketer, servicing New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Independently owned and operated since inception. With a combined 100+ years of industry experience.

R. M. Dalrymple Co. Inc.

Mr. James Ether 518-587-5566 james@rmdalrymple.com rmdalrymple.com Full-service PEI distributor offering equipment sales, technical services, & installation of service station equipment. Proudly serving all of Northern NY.

S&W Services Inc.

Mr. Phillip Randall 315-414-0494 prandall@swsvcs.com swsvcs.com Sales, service and installation of petroleum equipment. 24-hour service by factory trained, certified technicians, parts counter.

Propane Mighty Flame

Mr. Ken DiSanto 877-438-6444 kenjr@jetgas.com mightyflame.com Family-owned business serving Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest with highest quality propane service since 1937. Leading supplier of cylinder exchange systems since 1986.

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Real Estate

Snacks

Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation

Frito-Lay Inc.

Mr. Jeff O’Bannon 716-631-8000 jobannon@ciminelli.com ciminelli.com Let our facilities team manage your maintenance and facility needs. Single contact for snow and landscape, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, hardware, powerwashing.

Recycling Services Hearts for the Homeless®

Mr. David Fineberg 716-512-5074 info@heartsforthehomeless.org heartsforthehomeless.org/bin-finder Our website and donations bins increase a convenience store’s viability and drive additional store visits resulting in an increase in sales.

Drive additional traffic and further monetize your footprint with zero increase in costs or effort.

TOMRA of North America

Mr. Ernie Argenio 203-447-8800 ernie.argenio@tomra.com tomra.com The leading supplier of Reverse Vending Machines that use sensorbased technology for optimal resource productivity.

Security Dri Mark Products Inc.

Ms. Michelle Gienau 516-484-6200 michelle@drimark.com drimark.com The patent holder of the Counterfeit Detector Marker, Dri Mark offers a full range of counterfeit detection products to detect phony cash and IDs. Keep your registers safe with Dri Mark.

Scales CAT Scale Company

Mr. Rodger Buckwalter 563-340-1282 rodger.buckwalter@Iowa80group.com catscale.com World’s leading public truck scale network. No start-up costs. All equipment, maintenance, supplies and staff training is provided.

Ms. Kaitlyn Hayes 585-519-2025 kaitlyn.hayes@pepsico.com fritolay.com World’s largest DSD of salty & sweet snacks. Manufacturer of Doritos, Lays, Lays Stax, Fritos, Ruffles, Tostitos, Cheetos, Rold Gold, Cracker Jacks, Grandmas Cookies.

Oberto Brands

Mr. Rick Pajak 716-531-2331 rick.pajak@oberto.com oberto.com Helping active customers live a quality lifestyle via delivery of a broad assortment of high quality, “better for you” snacks.

Tru Fru LLC

Mr. Brian Neville 385-265-1513 lrocha@trufru.com trufru.com/products-frozen-fresh

Wenzel’s Farms

Mr. Steve Miller 419-559-7611 smiller@wenzelsfarm.com wenzelsfarm.com Premium provider of high quality, handcrafted, small-batch meat snacks, & products. Award-winning products start with award-winning ingredients. No fillers or binders – just quality cuts of real, protein-packed, meat.

Tobacco Products 22nd Century/NASCO

Mr. Howard Heylmun 630-746-7354 hheylmun@xxiicentury.com xxiicentury.com Biotech tobacco company developing reduced nicotine products.

Altria Client Services Inc.

Ms. Molly Slingerland 518-431-8090 Molly.J.Slingerland@altria.com altria.com Servicing Altria Group and its operating companies.

Altria Group Distribution Co.

Ms. Rachel Ciotti 508-954-5340 rachel.ford.ciotti@altria.com altria.com Servicing Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, John Middleton, Helix, and Njoy

YERS GUIDE Black Buffalo Inc.

Mr. Raz Rahman 315-263-5308 raz@blackbuffalo.com blackbuffalo.com The world’s only smokeless tobacco alternative that delivers the same experience as traditional smokeless products, just without any tobacco leaf or stem – the taste, the texture, the rich dark color and, yeah, the nicotine.

E-Alternative Solutions

Mr. Tyrone Sampson 336-423-9051 tsampson@ealternativesolutions.com ealternativesolutions.com An independently owned company and innovator of adult consumercentric brands, can help you navigate emerging, alternative industries with our research-tested products, profit-maximizing trade programs and unmatched compliance expertise.

Brands: Forth™ CBD, Leap® Vapor, Mojo™

Inter-Continental Cigar

Mr. Ryan Thomas 305-793-2822 rthomas@alcapone-us.com alcapone-us.com #1 Premium Cigarello, hand rolled in Honduras.

ITG Brands

Mr. Chuck Mba 518-795-0451 chuck.mba@itgbrands.com itgbrands.com Third-largest tobacco company in U.S. offering a broad portfolio of some of the most well-known cigarette, cigar and electronic cigarette brands.

Juul Labs

Ms. Tammy Safranek 412-965-8757 tammy.safranek@juul.com jjuul.com

Philip Morris International Ms. Abigail Jewett 203-517-8681 abigail.jewett@pmi.com pmi.com Reduced Risk Tobacco Products

Republic Brands

Mr. Manuel Mejia 847-832-9700 mmejia@republicbrands.com republicbrands.com

NYACS STOREfronts Quarterly • 4th Quarter 2023 National Tobacco

Mr. Paul Ferraro 401-225-4791 pferraro@nationaltobacco.com zigzag.com Provider of Other Tobacco Products featuring Stokers Smokeless Products, Zig Zag Smoking Products and Rolling Papers and New Gen Products.

Premier Manufacturing

Mr.Troy Foster 610-425-2239 tfoster@usleaf.com usleaf.com Selling cigarettes, filtered cigars, pipe tobacco, RYO tobacco and cigarette tubes under the brand names of Manitou, Wildhorse, 1839, Shield, 1st Class, Ultra Buy and Traffic.

Reynolds Marketing Services Company

Mr. Justin Borzomati 917-301-9139 boromaj@rjrt.com reynoldsamerican.com Indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of British American Tobacco p.l.c., and U.S. parent company of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.; Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Co.; American Snuff Company; R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co.; and Kentucky BioProcessing Inc.

Swedish Match NA

Mr. Doug Smith 585-301-0525 douglas.smith@smna.com swedishmatch.com Global leader in OTP & snus. Brands include Redman Chew; Redman, Longhorn and Timberwolf moist snuff; Garcia y Vega, Game, White Owl Wm. Penn and Macanudo cigars.

Swisher

Mr. Dave Trent 904-238-5258 dtrent@swisher.com swisher.com Category Leader in Large Cigars.

Makers of Swisher Sweets, Swisher Leaf, Acid, BLK, Blackstone Optimo, and Santa Fe cigars; Kayak, Creek and Gold River moist snuff; and Starr and Bowie chewing tobacco.

Wholesale Distributor Capital Candy Co.

Mr. James Thibeault 802-476-6689 jthibeault@capitalcandy.com capitalcandy.com Family-owned, full service convenience store wholesaler offering a diversified product line, sales and logistics network to serve our customers.

Core-Mark International

Mr. Michael McQuillan 203-305-0147 michael.mcquillan@core-mark.com core-mark.com 2nd largest full-service distributor in US. Our mission is to be the premier broad line distributor to the retail convenience industry in North America.

Mountain/Service Distributors

Mr. Josh Altman 845-434-5674 josha@mtnservice.com mtnservice.com Full line convenience products distributor servicing retailers in NJ, NY, PA, CT. Tobacco, candy, snacks, groceries, beverage, foodservice.

Slush Puppie & ICEE frozen beverage programs.

National Convenience Distributors

Mr. Kyle Feldman 631-962-9000 kfeldman@hladistributors.com theNCD.com Parent brand of HLA Distributors, J. Polep Distribution, and Allen Brothers, serving customers in Northeastern U.S. One of the country’s largest fullline convenience store distributors.

Globe Wholesale Tobacco Distributors Inc.

Resnick Distributors

GoodWest Industries

Tripifoods Inc.

Mr. David Schwartz 718-439-7478 dschwartz@gothamgr.com globe-wholesale.com Family owned, Serving New York Candy and Tobacco Shops and sub-jobbers with the best service for 75 years. One of the only Cigarette Stamping Agents left in NYC.

Mr. Paul Centofanti 800-948-1922 pcentofanti@sunnyskyproducts.com goodwest.com Dispensed iced coffees, creamers, flavorings & liquid sweeteners for a retailer’s beverage program.

Can fill any size flexible bag from 2 to 20 liters.

McLane Company

Mr.Charles Irons 859-907-7300 charles.irons@mclaneco.com mclaneco.com Distribution services to the C-store, mass merchandise, chain drug store & movie theater industries, distributing food and food-related products in all 50 states.

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Mr. Steven Hudes 848-209-8111 shudes@resnickdistributors.com resnickdistributors.com Full-service convenience distribution company located in New Brunswick, NJ. Now in our 3rd generation, we are in the top 25 of the largest C-store distributors in the country.

Mr. Lou Pazderski 614-290-5864 lpazderski@tripifoods.com tripifoods.com Founded in 1911, through four generations of family ownership, a recognized leader in C-store distribution industry delivering grocery, foodservice and tobacco products.

United Retail Operators

Mr. John Buker 315-686-2317 john.buker@ufso1.com Group purchasing management company offering deviated costs for food/non-food services to members using audited vendor accountability and transparency while meeting high standards.

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