RICHMOND, Va. -- Progressive Group Alliance said that it has formed a new group within the company targeting the convenience store industry. PRO-C (Convenience Distribution Network) was established to meet the growing need within Progressive Group Alliance to offer specific programs and services to affiliate distributors who specialize in c-store distribution, it said.
The c-store industry has enjoyed high, double-digit growth for the past 10 years, Progressive Group Alliance said. Much of this growth has come from the increasing amount of foodservice [image-nocss] offered to c-store patrons.
Currently, Progressive Group Alliance distributors are generating $7 billion in c-store sales, it claimed. PRO C will consist of affiliate distributors that have high-volume sales to c-stores.
PRO-C will bridge the gap between retail and foodservice and resolve the supply chain challenges brought on by the increased importance of foodservice, said Ted Leeson, managing director of PRO-C.
The new group will capitalize on the strengths of its members to obtain multi-unit business, increase selling opportunities for its supplier partners and will be very active in recruiting new distributor members, he added.
According to its website, Richmond, Va.-based Progressive Group Alliance encompasses foodservice groups including Pocahontas Foods USA, All Kitchens of America, Bakery Distributors of America and its newest group, Buonamici International.Members help make our journalism possible. Become a CSP member today and unlock exclusive benefits, including unlimited access to all of our content. Sign up here.