Convenience Distribution Association

Happy Holidays from CDA!

Welcome to new CDA distributor member SwiftSku, providing convenience stores and distributors back-office tools to sell up to $100k more in products at each retail location. http://swiftsku.com

CDA wishes you a Thanksgiving holiday filled with laughter and happiness!

Welcome to new CDA member Cannadips. Cannadips is the modern way men dip and contains non-psychoactive compounds found in the h**p plant (rather than to***co or ni****ne) in a discreet pouch with long-lasting taste.

On this Veterans Day, CDA sends a heartfelt thank you to all who have served.

CDA Members, did you miss the webinar "CBD and Cannabis Update” with Don Burke from Management Science Associates (www.msa.com)? Watch it on-demand now to find out how CBD is selling in brick & mortar locations vs. e-commerce, various CBD products spending by age group and region, and much more. https://bit.ly/3SVLIzk

Welcome to new CDA member Pepper. www.usepepper.com is an eCommerce platform for food distributors. Its modern online catalog and payment system enables food distributors to reach their full potential to increase sales, reduce administrative time and expenses.

has officially adjourned. Thank you to everyone who took the time to make this such a great and productive meeting, and thank you to all the CDBX sponsors – your partnership makes a difference!

Wednesday's lunch was generously sponsored by Mars Wrigley. Thank you!

attendees mix and mingle at Hilton Chicago's 720 West at last night's reception, hosted by ITG Brands!

Thank you to Swisher for sponsoring Wednesday morning's breakfast!

THANK YOU to Altria Group Distribution Company for hosting Tuesday night's reception!

The CDA Luncheon at was a great event, generously hosted by The Hershey Co. Thanks to everyone who attended!

Thanks to BIC Consumer Products, USA for sponsoring Tuesday's breakfast!

Incoming 2023 Chair Corey Cooper, Stephenson Wholesale Co., Inc., was presented his green jacket and ceremonial gavel at yesterday's luncheon. https://bit.ly/3Ll0Fs7

Congratulations to Bill Henry, Kellogg Company, for being named the 2022 Dean of the Industry at the Awards Luncheon - well deserved!

BIG thanks to Reynolds for hosting the Welcome Reception!

Thank you to the tireless work performed on the front lines by our country's truck drivers! https://bit.ly/3kjOzUo , ,

September is National Food Safety Education Month and it’s a good time to remind your partners about key illness prevention steps. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3ButS0s

Welcome to new CDA member Lula Delivery. www.luladelivery.com is the first all-in-one delivery solution for convenience stores. Hundreds of companies are using Lula technology to deliver their store’s items directly to customers and gives convenience stores the power to quickly build, expand and manage their entire delivery business while paying 0% in sales commission fees.

Happy from CDA!

CDA Members, did you miss the webinar "To***co Update 2022” with Don Burke from www.msa.com? Watch it on-demand now for surprising updates in the to***co industry related to menthol ci******es, ci**rs, dollar store sales for modern oral and v***r, and more. https://bit.ly/3AHX8z3

Welcome to new CDA member Wenzel’s Farm, LLC. Wenzel's Farm operates on its family farmstead and is an award-winning, premium provider of high quality, hand crafted, meat snacks & products. They have been producing quality Wisconsin meat products since 1949 using family recipes.

Welcome to new CDA member cbdMD Inc. cbdMD provides alternative options for those seeking a new outlook on everyday wellness. They foster culture that allows everyone to experience the positive results of Superior Broad Spectrum CBD products.

Welcome to new CDA member Quantiphi, Inc. Quantiphi is an award-winning AI-first digital engineering company, transforming the supply chain and DSD operations landscape through their cutting-edge AI products, delivering real value to thousands of users every day.

CDA Members, did you miss the webinar "How to Build an Incentive Program for Your Pick Shift” with Steve Stomel from ProCat Distribution Technologies? Watch it on-demand now to learn the elements of a successful incentive program for improved efficiency, productivity and employee engagement. https://bit.ly/3zfD7AJ

Congratulations to the 2022 CDA Ray Foley Memorial Scholarship Winners! Visit the link to learn more about the winners – https://bit.ly/3OSN9N4

CDA Members, did you miss the webinar "The Future is Foodservice” with Donna Hood Crecca from Technomic? Watch it on-demand now to learn how you can jump-start your strategies and tools to grow in foodservice and support your retailer partners. https://bit.ly/3R0kAiv

On this 4th of July, we celebrate the spirit of independence! CDA wishes you a wonderful Independence Day with your family and friends.

Welcome to new CDA distributor member Dakota's Best Distributing, a locally owned and operated direct store delivery solutions provider. With a vast and expanding product mix, they have the right products to drive sales in c-stores. dakotasbest.com

Congratulations, Brian!

Each year Golbon selects a national winner, chosen from thousands of industry professionals across the country. We'd like to recognize Brian Dorminy from Lyons Specialty Co. for winning the National Excellence Award in Merchandising. Brian's exceptional efforts do not go unnoticed. Brian’s phenomenal fill rates with their top suppliers and consistent open communication between all the departments were a big part of what helped Lyons Foodservice thrive this past year. We are honored to present him with this award.

CDA Members, did you miss the webinar "FDA’s Proposed Rules on Menthol and Flavored Cigars”? Watch it on-demand now to learn how to submit your comments to the FDA using the provided sample letters. https://bit.ly/3sy6w50

Welcome to new CDA member Krinos Foods LLC, an importer, distributor and manufacturer of Greek, Turkish and Eastern European foods, including refrigerated and dry foods, cheeses, meats and confectionery, coffee, tea, mineral waters and sodas. www.krinos.com

Welcome to new CDA member REV GUM, LLC, a caffeinated, packeted chewing gum designed to be effective, portable and shareable. Made with zero sugar and less than two calories per piece, Rev Energy Gum is the ultimate energy solution. Each pack contains 6 servings of caffeine and is absorbed up to 5 times faster than energy drinks or shots.

Welcome to new CDA member Ventura Foods, which innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. They make exclusive products for the worlds most iconic restaurants and retailers, provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens and make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. Ventura Foods leverages its restaurant industry expertise to identify food trends early on, which drives its innovation approach where ideas for customers are transformed into amazing meals. www.venturafoods.com

Welcome to new CDA member Workd. Strengthen your distribution team with improved collaboration, efficiency and productivity. Harness the power of sales automation, integrated e-commerce and in-depth analytics, all built on a scalable and secure cloud-based system. www.workd.com

Welcome to new CDA member E.A. Sween Company, a third-generation, family-owned company. As the producers of Deli Express® and Market Sandwich®, E.A. Sween Company supplies pre-packaged, ready-to-eat sandwiches to convenience stores nationwide.

Welcome to new CDA member UF Corporation Inc dba High Point Cash & Carry, which carries premium and generic ci******es, ci**rs, pipe to***co, tubes, vapes, ho**ah, CBD, candy, novelty items, automotive items and grocery items. They have made it their goal to anticipate and meet the needs of customers by keeping up with market trends and laws so you don't have to. www.ufcorpinc.com

Welcome to new CDA member Lactalis Heritage Dairy, the largest dairy company in the world, owning brands like Parmalat, Stonyfield, Siggi’s, Kraft Natural cheese, Cracker Barrel, and Breakstone’s & Knudsen Cultured. LHD is committed to quality products and bringing innovation to the category. www.lactalisheritagedairy.com