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Legislative Issue: Budget Update, Bill Monitoring, and Labor Issues Pages 4-5

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In This Issue New Members 6-7 Member News 8-9 Buyer’s Guide 16-22

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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 STAFF PRESIDENT Kent Sopris

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Alison Ritchie

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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. Melissa McCormack, Pepsi Beverages Company Lou Pazderski, Tripifoods Inc. Marcia Russo, Acosta Dave Trent, Swisher

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New York State Budget Update New York’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget continues to be negotiated. As of today, we are waiting for the Senate and Assembly to release their “One-House” Budget resolutions, which identify the priorities for each house. In the meantime, there are a handful of proposals the Governor made which are fully supported by NYACS. These include:

RETAIL THEFT PACKAGE

During the COVID pandemic, our employees went to work every day putting their health and lives at risk and they did so in order to provide for their community. Now these same employees put their health and lives at risk because that same community cannot protect them.

Per data compiled by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), since January 2020, monthly per store losses due to theft in the convenience industry have more than doubled to an average of $1,953 per month. This has a huge impact on businesses that survive on margins of less than 2.5 percent.

Retail theft, however, is more than an economic crime. As theft has increased, the nature of the crimes has become more violent. In fact, one of our stores reported a criminal throwing a pot of coffee at the face of an employee.

SUPPORT: Increase Penalties for Assault of Retail Workers.

SUPPORT: Make it Illegal to Foster the Sale of Stolen Goods Online.

FREQUENCY OF PAY

Under Labor Law §191, employers are required to pay “manual” workers on a weekly basis; however, most employers are unaware of this little-known statute. Many employers pay on a bi-monthly basis, which does not diminish an employee’s overall pay. There is also confusion about what the term “manual” means. The New York State Department of Labor interprets “manual” broadly to include “individuals who spend more than 25% of working time engaged in ‘physical labor’.” These outdated and poorly defined terms have left many employers confused about who qualifies as a manual worker, and thus, the frequency of pay requirements. Multiple courts cases have led to further confusion.

This is an entirely untenable situation, and something must be done to rectify it before more stores close or workers are harmed.

The Governor has included language in her Executive Budget to clarify this confusion. While SUPPORT: Establishment of the Commercial some may argue that the Governor’s proposed Security Tax Credit. language is unnecessary due to the Grant case,

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this decision will undoubtedly be challenged, which means any pending litigation and future litigation will remain ongoing. These damaging lawsuits are overly punitive and unreasonable and must come to an end if the state is serious about creating a robust and thriving economy.

SUPPORT: Clarifying Frequency of Pay Statute

COVID-19 LEAVE EXPIRATION

Four years after the COVID pandemic began and almost one year after the CDC declared it over, New York continues to maintain a law that mandates an additional minimum of five days of paid sick leave per quarantine period (up to 14 paid sick leave days per quarantine period for large employers) specifically for COVID. With readily accessible vaccines and treatments available and laws requiring general paid sick leave, NYACS believes it is time to eliminate COVID paid leave requirements. Additionally, the state’s required paid leave policies for COVID vaccinations expired at the end of 2023.

SUPPORT: Sunsetting the State’s COVID-19 Sick Leave Law on July 31, 2024.

A few of the non-budget bills we are engaged on are:

Legalization of igaming/ilottery S.8185-A, Addabbo

This bill would legalize online interactive casino gaming and the online sale of lottery tickets.

This bill would negatively impact retail stores by directly removing a source of revenue at a time when the cost of doing business – labor, energy, taxes – has skyrocketed. At the same time, the state’s appreciation for the lottery retailers has been waning – in fact it has been hostile. In 2021, the Gaming Commission shortened a

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retailer’s payment cycle for scratch-off tickets.

Instead of having 45 days to pay for a book of tickets, now agents only have 28 days, which has squeezed cash flow significantly.

In addition to pre-paying for tickets in this short timeframe, retailers are no longer reimbursed for tickets that have been stolen and reported.

In effect, the state has told NYACS members that theft and crime is their problem to address – not the state’s – in a budget year where the Governor has made retail theft and the safety of retail workers a top priority.

Bottle Bill Expansion

While there are multiple bills introduced that expand the types of bottles that are included and increase both the deposit and handling fees, there is not currently a threat that this will be included in the budget. NYACS has made it clear we oppose any expansion until the infrastructure of the current system is fixed.

Retail Worker Safety Act - A.8947 (Reyes)/S.8358 (Ramos)

This misguided bill would put the onus on retailers to combat retail theft by themselves without support from law enforcement or the state. NYACS opposes this bill without reservation.

We are also monitoring labor-related issues that: • Require paid Breaks for Breast Milk Expression in the Workplace.

• Establish Paid Prenatal Leave Purpose.

• Increase Short-Term Disability Leave Benefits.

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New NYACS Members SAVEAROUND PARTNER SOLUTIONS INC. DBA VELOCITY LOGIC GROUP Ms. Jackie Gow • 607-584-5106 jackie@velocitylogicgroup.com • velocitylogicgroup.com

Loyalty program software for c-stores! From Clubs, Tobacco Loyalty, Points, Order Ahead, Targeted Offers, Apps, and mobile Payment; we have what you need to grow your business.

HUDSON VALLEY FOOD BROKERS

Ms.Lizz Close • 518-786-9174 lizz@hudsonvalleyfoodbrokers.com hudsonvalleyfoodbrokers.com

WEBSTER BANK

A family-owned, independent full-service broker serving the food industry for more than two decades.

Mr. Paul Black • 781-254-3497 pblack@websterbank.com websterbank.com

Providing loans for working capital, mergers and acquisitions, equipment financing, and treasurery management. Extensive experience supporting C&G businesses!

SPIRIT WATER

Ms. Julia Tronco • 518-380-3250 drinkspiritwater@gmail.com • drinkspirit.com

A sustainable company that responsibly sources water from the US and packages it in infinitely recyclable and reusable aluminum bottles, promoting environmental consciousness and cleaner living.

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OHSERASE MANUFACTURING

Mr. Mark Giaquinto • 716-277-5415 mgiaquinto@thetmg.com • ohserasemanufacturing.com

Manufacturers of Signal Cigarettes, Great Country Cigarettes, Niagara’s Cigarettes, Signal Filtered Cigars, Deans Filtered Cigars, Signal Pipe Tobacco, Farmers Gold Pipe Tobacco, Deans Pipe Tobacco, and Ten Pointer Pipe Tobacco.

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Front & Center Latest news about NYACS Member Retailers and Suppliers

joining PMI as an opportunity to drive meaningful change toward a smoke-free future.

Cliff’s Local Market successfully raised $36,447 in its fourth consecutive Autism Awareness Campaign, marking the highest amount ever generated through the sale of puzzle pieces at Cliff’s stores. The funds will significantly contribute to ensuring ongoing high-quality services for individuals affected by autism and their families in the communities served by Cliff’s. Kelberman, a leading provider of autism services, expressed gratitude for the community support and emphasized the importance of such partnerships in sustaining their programs.

Philip Morris International (PMI) appointed Travis Parman as the Vice President and Chief Communications Officer for its U.S. business. In this role, Parman will lead communications as PMI strives to achieve its goal of a smoke-free future for adults who currently smoke. With a background in communications and previous experience at companies like AppHarvest and RenaultNissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, Parman sees

Gulf Oil has entered into a multi-year partnership with the Boston Celtics, featuring various marketing assets such as courtside LED signage and scoreboard messaging during nationally televised games. Gulf will also conduct gas card giveaways during select Celtics home games and leverage the team’s digital platforms to offer fans discounts at participating Gulf locations through the Gulf Pay mobile app. Additionally, Gulf will sponsor five youth athletes from greater Boston, covering their enrollment fees for one week of Jr. Celtics Academy summer camps each season of the partnership.

Hunt Brothers Pizza has formed a multiyear partnership with Team Penske, featuring its branding on the No. 22 Team Penske Ford Mustang driven by NASCAR Cup Series Champion Joey Logano for select races in 2024. The pizza company will also be an associate sponsor for Ryan Blaney’s No. 12 Ford Mustang throughout the 2024 season.

This collaboration marks Hunt Brothers Pizza’s 17th season

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as a team partner in the NASCAR Cup Series.

As part of the partnership, the company will provide free branded Joey Logano signage to its store partners and aims to engage fans while offering marketing value for convenience store partners in the coming years.

Marathon Petroleum Corporation has separated its CEO and president roles, appointing Maryann Mannen (pictured) as the new company president, effective January 1.

CEO Michael Hennigan will continue in his role, while Mannen, who was previously Marathon’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, will now oversee the refining business and commercial performance. John Quaid, the former CFO of Marathon’s MPLX division, succeeds Mannen as CFO and will also serve on MPLX’s board of directors. Marathon follows a trend among major companies, including 7-Eleven and Wawa, in dividing the president and CEO roles.

Reynolds has been recognized as a Top Employer for the second consecutive year by the Top Employers Institute in the United States for 2024. Reynolds is one of 44 organizations nationwide to receive this distinction, based on the results of the Human Resources (HR) Best Practices Survey covering various HR domains. The certification reflects their commitment to creating a positive work environment through excellent HR policies and practices. The company received high marks in career growth, development, learning opportunities, rewards and recognition, and employee well-being.

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EG America has collaborated with local health authorities to introduce NaloxBoxes in some of its stores, providing opioid rescue and emergency kits. The clear boxes contain four doses of naloxone, designed to reverse opioid effects in case of an overdose. The initiative aims to address the opioid epidemic, particularly fentanyl overdoses, which is a leading cause of opioid-related deaths. EG America has installed NaloxBoxes in over 30 Fastrac and Cumberland Farms locations in communities struggling with the opioid crisis, with a focus on areas with specific needs.

Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) has become the first official beer sponsor at the Worldwide Olympic Partner level for three Olympic Games, starting with Paris 2024.

AB InBev’s alcohol-free Corona Cero has been named the official beer for the Games, emphasizing a commitment to responsible consumption. The sponsorship covers the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, and the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. This move marks the first global beer sponsorship for the Olympics, with AB InBev focusing on promoting Corona Cero to align with the growing trend towards non-alcoholic propositions and responsible drinking.

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THANKS for Renewing Your NYACS Retail Membership!

Byrne Dairy and Deli (69

New York Stores)•Central Snack Mart Corp. (1)•Champs These are the first Retail Member

Mini Mart LLC (1)•Cliff’s Local Market (20)•Coloney Centre Inc. (1) companies to renew their NYACS D and R Convenience Corner Inc. (1) membership for 2024.

Dandy Mini Marts Inc. (29)•Delta Sonic Car Wash (18)•Everson Dairy Inc. (1)•Global Partners LP (24) Haver’s Circle K (2)•Joey’s Northside Grocery (1)•Jolly Farmer Enterprises Inc. (1)•Kenyon’s Variety (6)•Klee Corporation (1)•KNC Holdings Inc. (3)•Kuno Oil Company Inc. (4)•M & J Sojda LLC (1)•Millwood Market (2)•Monnat’s Country Store (1)•Mountain Mart Stores (10)•Navjot Mart Inc. (1)• Mirabito Convenience Stores (104)•Phinney Holdings Inc. dba The Victorian (1)•Pit Stop Convenience Stores (17)•Pompey Mall Inc. (1)•Prestige Petroleum Corp. (2)•Raj Petroleum (2)•Reinhardt Corp. (3)•Rhinebeck Convenience Stores (2)•RL Vallee Inc. (8)•ROBOEnterprises (4)•Short’s Convenience Stores Inc. (3) Slider’s Food Mart (4)•Spike’s Pizza & Grocery (1)•Stewart’s Shops Corp. (354)•Strong Oil Company (2)• The Country Store (1)• United Refining Co/ Kwik Fill (160)• Verona Oil Co. Inc. (25)

...and for contributing to Convenience PAC The 2024 membership renewal invoice gave NYACS members the option to make a voluntary contribution to Convenience PAC, the political action committee through which NYACS supports candidates for state office who demonstrate an understanding of Convenience store issues.

PAC contributions are welcome any time of year, payable to Convenience PAC and mailed to NYACS at 130 Washington Ave, 3rd Floor, Albany, NY 12210.

As of 2/9/24, the following Retail Members made PAC contributions with their dues payments: Several of you did so with contributions • Joey’s Northside Grocery ranging from $5 to $1,000 and we are • Navjot Mart Inc. grateful!

• Rhinebeck Convenience Stores • Pompey Mall Inc. • Cliff’s Local Market • Stewart’s Shops Corp.

• Pit Stop Convenience Stores

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130 Washington Avenue • Albany, NY 12210 518-432-1400 P 518-432-7400 F alison@nyacs.org

NYACS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION CALL FOR APPLICATIONS • 2024

APPLICANT INFORMATION Name Home Address Email

Phone

College/University/ Technical School Name School Address

APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST

CHECK IF APPLICANT MEETS CRITERIA AND PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION WHERE APPLICABLE

 Applicant is an employee or the immediate family member of an employee of a NYACS Retail or Associate Member company.

NYACS Member Company Employee Name and Relation to Applicant  Applicant has completed at least one semester at an accredited two or four-year college, university, or technical school.  Attach official transcript or most recent grade report.  Applicant is enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.  Attach proof of enrollment in the current or upcoming semester.  Applicant has a minimum grade point average of 2.5 based on a 4-point grading system.

Current GPA  Application Essay  Attach an essay outlining your current activities, qualifications, accomplishments, and future goals.  Applicant is not a previous recipient.

SUBMISSION Applications must be emailed or postmarked by May 31, 2024 to be considered. Email completed application and supporting documentation to alison@nyacs.org or mail to: NYACS Scholarship Foundation c/o New York Association of Convenience Stores 130 Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor Albany, NY 12210

SELECTION The Selection Committee will consider each applicant's curriculum and student activities, their applicability to the convenience store industry, and the individual's stated accomplishments and goals. Recipients will be notified no later than July 31, 2024.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THIS APPLICATION

Each year, the NYACS Scholarship Foundation awards the $2,000 NYACS Emmy Seng Scholarship to a qualified student who is a goal-oriented and best demonstrates academic achievement, community involvement, financial need, and qualities of spirit and success identified within the convenience store industry.

16 NYACS STOREfronts Quarterly • 1st Quarter 2024 Air & Vacuum Machines

Beverage Producer

Air Robo LLC

Alder Creek Beverages 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.

Southern Tier ATM

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.

Baked Goods 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 highquality 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.

McCraith Beverages

Mr. Tom McCraith 315-768-2337 tmccraith@mccraithbev.com mccraithbeverages.com Local, family-owned business servicing 10 counties in Central NY for over 50 years. Distributing Beer, Wine, Spirits, Soft Drinks, New Age, Water, Energy Drinks and Snacks .

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. 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.

Geloso Beverage Group

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. Allen Michnevich 585-430-9817 allen.michnevich@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.

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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.

Novamex

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

Pepsi Beverages Co.

Ms. Melissa McCormack 607-343-8394 melissa.mccormack@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.

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.

Spirit Water

Ms. Julia Tronco 518-380-3250 drinkspiritwater@gmail.com drinkspirit.com A sustainable company that responsibly sources water from the US and packages it in infinitely recyclable and reusable aluminum bottles, promoting environmental consciousness and cleaner living.

YERS GUIDE Stratus Group

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

Brewer Anheuser Busch Inc.

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.

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

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.

Broker Acosta

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.

Hudson Valley Food Brokers

Ms. Lizz Close 518-786-9174 lizz@hudsonvalleyfoodbrokers.com hudsonvalleyfoodbrokers.com A partnership of two companies A family-owned, independent full-service broker serving the food industry for more than two decades.

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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 categoryleading 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.

Ultimate Sales & Services

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.”

Candy & Gum Perfetti Van Melle

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.

Computer Software ADD Systems

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.

Attain Wholesale

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.

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18 NYACS STOREfronts Quarterly • 1st Quarter 2024 Computer Software (con’t) SaveAround Partner Solutions Inc. dba Velocity Logic Group

Ms. Jackie Gow 607-584-5106 jackie@velocitylogicgroup.com velocitylogicgroup.com Loyalty program software for c-stores! From Clubs, Tobacco Loyalty, Points, Order Ahead, Targeted Offers, Apps, and mobile Payment; we have what you need to grow your business.

Consulting 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.

Credit Card Processing Heartland Payment Systems

Custom Apparel Calleo Logowear

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

Dairy Products

Guertin Distributors Inc.

HP Hood

Link2 Beverage Solutions

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

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.

Upstate Niagara Cooperative Inc.

Mesmer Refrigeration Inc.

Energy

Tri-State Marketing Associates

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

Ms. Sherrie Green-Jacobs 315-432-8809 x3011 sgreen@upstateniagara.com upstatefarms.com High quality milk, juice, ice cream mix and cultured products. Dairy farmer owned and operated.

Intelli-Call Communications Inc.

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.

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.

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.

Byrne Dairy Inc.

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.

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

Gerharz Equipment

Constellation

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.

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.

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

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.

YERS GUIDE PayByCar Inc.

Mr. Kevin Condon 917-620-0589 kcondon@mypaybycar.com mypaybycar.com Uses E-ZPass to enable contactless pay-bytext 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.

Webster Bank

Mr. Paul Black 781-254-3497 pblack@websterbank.com websterbank.com Providing loans for working capital, mergers and acquisitions, equipment financing, and treasurery management. Extensive experience supporting C&G businesses!

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.

Hunt Brothers Pizza

Mr. Seth Snow 334-782-7405 seth.snow@luminafoods.com huntbrotherspizza.com The nation’s largest brand of made-to-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-and-go or as a customizable whole pizza. Headquartered in Nashville, TN; family owned and operated.

NYACS STOREfronts Quarterly • 1st Quarter 2024 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.

General Merchandise Apter Industries

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-pages-to-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.

Human Resources WorkAlertz

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.

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20 NYACS STOREfronts Quarterly • 1st Quarter 2024 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.

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.

Lottery 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.

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.

Gulf Oil LP

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.

Marathon Petroleum

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.

Sunoco LP

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 highquality 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. Randi Walker 303-995-0088 randi.walker@upside.com upside.com/business/fuel-and-convenience Our program profitably incentivizes customers to buy from you 2x more each month, and 3x more from pump-to-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.

YERS GUIDE 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, MidAtlantic and Midwest with highest quality propane service since 1937. Leading supplier of cylinder exchange systems since 1986.

Real Estate Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation

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 sensor-based technology for optimal resource productivity.

NYACS STOREfronts Quarterly • 1st Quarter 2024 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 startup costs. All equipment, maintenance, supplies and staff training is provided.

Snacks Frito-Lay Inc.

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

Ms. Judy Rupp 269-598-2871 jrupp@wenzelsfarm.com wenzelsfarm.com Premium provider of high quality, handcrafted, small-batch meat snacks, & products. Awardwinning 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.

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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

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 consumer-centric 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™

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

22 NYACS STOREfronts Quarterly • 1st Quarter 2024 Tobacco Products (con’t) 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.

Ohserase Manufacturing

Mr. Mark Giaquinto 716-277-5415 mgiaquinto@thetmg.com ohserasemanufacturing.com Manufacturers of Signal Cigarettes, Great Country Cigarettes, Niagara’s Cigarettes, Signal Filtered Cigars, Deans Filtered Cigars, Signal Pipe Tobacco, Farmers Gold Pipe Tobacco, Deans Pipe Tobacco, and Ten Pointer Pipe Tobacco.

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.

Zippo Manufacturing Company Mr. Ken Constable 518-948-6026 kconstable@zippo.com zippo.com Iconic Lighter Company

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.

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Globe Wholesale Tobacco Distributors 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.

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.

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 full-line convenience store distributors.

Resnick Distributors

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.

Sunny Sky Products

Mr. Paul Centofanti 800-948-1922 pcentofanti@sunnyskyproducts.com sunnyskyproducts.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.

Tripifoods Inc.

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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Front & Center Continued

Global Partners has completed the acquisition of 25 Liquid Energy Terminals from Motiva Enterprises for $305.8 million. The acquisition nearly doubles Global Partners’ operating footprint, extending from Maine to Florida and into the Gulf Coast. With a 25year take-or-pay throughput agreement with Motiva, Global now owns or leases 49 liquid energy terminals in the U.S., totaling about 18.3 million barrels in shell capacity. The new assets provide access to marine loading facilities and major refined product pipelines, enhancing Global’s integrated supply, storage, and retail network.

Stewart’s Shops, Shops through its Holiday Match program, has raised an impressive $570,000, and with the company’s match, the total will exceed $1.1 million.

The funds will exclusively benefit local organizations supporting children in Stewart’s communities. One such beneficiary is the Ronald McDonald House’s Comfort Cart in the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Med, providing families with snacks, coffee, toiletries, and games.

Stewart’s Holiday Match matches individual donations penny for penny, with 100% of the funds going to local, non-profit children’s organizations without any administrative costs.

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Marathon Petroleum, Petroleum in collaboration with Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT), has initiated a training program to educate its employees, including transport drivers and company leaders, on identifying and combating human trafficking. The training, which is voluntary, aims to certify as many employees as possible to play an active role in recognizing and reporting suspicious activities related to human trafficking. With over 1,000 truck drivers nationwide, Marathon Petroleum has trained nearly 500 employees through the TAT program. The initiative has garnered interest, with transport drivers expressing gratitude for the opportunity to contribute to combating human trafficking by recognizing and responding to red flags.

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