The following companies and contacts were honored with this award:
Beverage Category
Paul F. Meder, [image-nocss] sales director, national retail sales, Anheuser-Busch Inc.
Candy Category
Sam Van Cleave, regional business manager, Perfetti Van Melle
General Merchandise Category
Jim Blosser, executive vice president of sales, Convenience Valet
Equipment Category
Jeff Bukantz, president, Flex Energy
Foodservice Category
Stephen Douglas, national account manager of convenience stores, Boyd Coffee Co.
Snacks Category
Scott Hoff, central area director, Unilever Ice Cream
Tobacco Category
Rick Hunsberger, vice president of sales, Smokey Mountain Chew Inc.
Distributor Category
Ken Long, sales manager, Dearborn Grocery Wholesalers
RBG, headquartered in Lisle, Ill., is a national organization dedicated to maximizing sales and profitability of its member chains. It now represents more than 6,000 locations nationwide. Its core service capabilities include negotiating with regional and national suppliers for impactful and competitive sales and marketing programs and providing category management, marketing support and customer service support for its membership.
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