Fall 2023 Trade Show Sees Highest Level of Customer Engagement

On Thursday, September 21, the National Convenience Distributors family of vendors, retailers and teammates came together for the Fall 2023 Trade Show at Harrah’s Resort and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The show garnered over 1,100 customers, all of whom were excited to “rake” in the savings on the exclusive deals of nearly 300 presenting vendors. But the best of all? The Spin to Win Wheel helped to generate the highest level of customer engagement experienced by the NCD trade show series.

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NCD Heads to the Hill

NCD Heads to the Hill

This week, National Convenience Distributors’ executive vice president of governmental affairs, Kyle Feldman, traveled to Washington D.C. for the Convenience Distribution Association’s annual Day on the Hill. The advocacy program brings various distributors together for policy briefings, educational speakers, networking and interactive meetings with members of Congress.

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Delaware Valley Division Affirms Community Commitment at December Town Hall Meeting

Delaware Valley Division Affirms Community Commitment at December Town Hall Meeting

On Tuesday, Dec. 26, National Convenience Distributors’ chief executive officer, Jeff Allen, and Allen Brothers vice president, Steve Ouimette, were invited to represent NCD’s Delaware Valley Division in a town hall meeting held to discuss the tightening of the Pinpoint Program with Philadelphia Police Department’s Commissioner, Danielle Outlaw, who has spearheaded the program. Allen Brothers has been a longtime partner and advocate of the City of Philadelphia’s 25th Police District.

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NCD Celebrates Diwali With New England Retail Partners

NCD Celebrates Diwali With New England Retail Partners

On Sunday, October 30, National Convenience Distributors’ New England Division attended the Sanskar Culture Society Umiya Dham Boston’s Diwali celebration at the Ambrosia in Foxborough, Massachusetts. In addition to celebrating India’s largest and most important holiday, NCD was honored at the event for serving as one of the organization’s top sponsors. The party welcomed over 1,000 attendees, many of which were NCD customers.

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NCD Raises $20,000 For American Cancer Society Event

NCD Raises $20,000 For American Cancer Society Event

Each year, National Convenience Distributors’ proprietary brand, Island Coffee, sponsors the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at Jones Beach State Park on Long Island. In addition to their sponsorship, NCD’s marketing coordinator, Maggie Gioia, established a team to participate in the event, ultimately raising nearly $20,000.

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NCD Supports Sam’s Children in Annual Benefit Event

NCD Supports Sam’s Children in Annual Benefit Event

On Saturday, Sept. 24, team NCD headed to the Hartford Marriott Downtown in Hartford, Connecticut for the Sam’s Children annual benefit event. The Rocky Hill, Connecticut-based nonprofit was founded by Sam’s Food Stores to provide non-medical financial assistance to families that have children with serious illnesses and disabilities.

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NCD Leads at Annual CDBX

NCD Leads at Annual CDBX

This past week, National Convenience Distributors traveled to Chicago, Illinois for the Convenience Distribution Association’s Business Exchange event. The annual conference, which took place September 12 through 15, offered CDA members unparalleled networking opportunities as well as up to 30 Top-to-Top meetings with critical trading partners.

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The Powerhouse Partnership Continues: NCD Attends ACS Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Kickoff Breakfast

The Powerhouse Partnership Continues: NCD Attends ACS Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Kickoff Breakfast

National Convenience Distributors’ Maddie Del Plato and Marty Glick attended the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Long Island kickoff breakfast. The breakfast is held to mark the start of the fundraising period for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Long Island — an annual walk that will take place on Oct. 16 this year. NCD’s proprietary brand, Island Coffee, has been a sponsor of the event for seven years.

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Serving Up Smiles

Serving Up Smiles

For the fifth year in a row, Allen Brothers Wholesale Distribution assisted the 25th District of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Police Department in hosting their annual block party yesterday.

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PFMA’s Annual Conference Offers Educational Experience for Food Retail Industry Leaders

PFMA’s Annual Conference Offers Educational Experience for Food Retail Industry Leaders

Last week, National Convenience Distributors’ CEO, Jeff Allen, and NCD’s executive vice president of government affairs, Kyle Feldman, attended the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association’s annual conference at the Gettysburg Hotel and Visitor Center in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The two-day event — Tuesday, June 14 through Wednesday, June 15 — highlighted trends, innovation and challenges within the food retail industry.

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Team NCD Leads in Rhode Island 5K

Team NCD Leads in Rhode Island 5K

Last weekend, Erin Mercolino-Nigro and Steve Peterson of National Convenience Distributors took part in Angels Giving Back’s annual 5K race. Alongside their families, Mercolino and Peterson demonstrated NCD’s commitment to their customer partners.

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A Sweet Week For NCD

A Sweet Week For NCD

Last week, National Convenience Distributor’s sales and procurement teams headed to the National Confectioner’s Association’s Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago. Annually held at McCormick Place, the expo is an industry resource for confectionary innovation.

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National Convenience Distributors Hits Homerun With First 2022 Trade Show

National Convenience Distributors Hits Homerun With First 2022 Trade Show

National Convenience Distributors hit a homerun yesterday with their first trade show of the 2022 season at the Eastern States Exposition Center — better known as ‘The Big E’ — in West Springfield, Massachusetts. With an upwards of a thousand retailers in attendance, the baseball-themed industry event offered countless deals and deep discounts on best-selling products, as well as a chance for customers, vendors and NCD employees to connect.

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