CIGBA/DCI Digital Newsletter Volume 7 Issue 2 |
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HERE'S TO BLOOMING BUSINESS! |
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CIGBA Board of Directors, representing our Membership coast to coast.
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Top Row: Chairman Nigel Oliver* (Vince's Market), Vice-Chairman Gordon Dean* (Mike Dean's Local Grocer), Treasurer Craig Cavin* (Island Independent Buying Group Ltd.)
Middle Row: Past-Chair Robert Galati* (Galati Market Fresh Inc.), Director Rocco Commisso (Commisso's Fresh Foods), Director Gabriele Torchetti (Lady York Foods)
Bottom Row: Director Mike Sharpe (Sharpe's Food Market), Director Rick Rabba (The J. Rabba Company), Director Adam Powell (Atlantic Grocery Distributors)
*Executive Board member/ DCI Board Director
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INTERESTED IN A BOARD MEMBER POSITION? CONTACT THE CIGBA/DCI OFFICE FOR MORE INFO. |
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MESSAGE FROM BARRY LANTEIGNE, DCI PRESIDENT |
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The Board of Directors and myself would like to thank our CIGBA/DCI Members, Supplier Partners, and Industry Partners for your ongoing and continued support.
The year has got off to a great start with the addition of 3 new Members and 10 new Supplier Partners from different categories.
In February, the Board of Directors connected to start working on and developing a 5-year strategic plan, with an emphasis on determining key issues and priorities in regards to Member and Partner relations. More info will be shared with our members at our Annual General Meeting meeting in June.
This year’s Annual Business Summit and Charity Golf Classic are less than 2 months away! The Business Summit will take Place Tuesday June 7, 2023, at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel and Conference Centre going back to our original location. The Summit provides our network the ability to connect with our Supplier Partners and fellow Members, exchange ideas and best practices, learn about market and category trends that are impacting the industry and your respective businesses, as well as celebrate the accomplishments of members within the CIGBA/DCI community. Registration is well underway and there are limited spots left for Partners to secure the DBX meeting booths (please contact the DCI office to confirm availability). If you are interested in attending the afternoon portion of the event, to meet and network with Members and Partners you can do so by visiting https://cigba.ca/summit.
The CIGBA/CFIG Charity Golf Classic will take place the day following the Summit on Tuesday June 7, 2023 at the Royal Woodbine Golf Club, located right behind the hotel. Please visit our website for more information on registration and sponsorship opportunities. https://cigba.ca/golf
The benefits realized from DCI Membership and Supplier Partners continue to grow in terms of value and numbers, and we are confident that collectively we will all realize the value with our continued partnerships. We greatly appreciate and welcome your feedback and suggestions as we plan for the future.
As always, I am here to support our members and supplier partners please reach out to me as required and I will be more than happy to help you in any way possible! I can be reached at 905-681-3933 or barry@distributioncanada.ca
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NEW MEMBERSHIPS AND SUPPLIER PARTNERS |
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Members & Partners, if you know of a store that could benefit from being a part of our group, please don't hesitate to reach out to the CIGBA/DCI office! |
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We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members:
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DIPIETRO FRESH MEAT & DELICATESSEN LTD. |
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RJ'S MARKET - 5053626 Ontario Inc |
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There are always new opportunities for our Members to explore business and even more in the works! Here are some of our newest Supplier Partners to join our organization. All information is posted on the online DCI Member Portal. Please contact us if you require access to the portal, or need to re-send your password. |
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We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Partners:
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Fudge, Brittles, Beer nuts, Hard Candies, Sponge Toffee, Chocolate Sponge |
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Chilean Fresh Fruit Association |
Chilean Fresh Fruits - Stone Fruit and Grapes (December to April) and Citrus (July to November) |
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Delices de la Foret - Valli |
Imported Bakery Products, Candies, Canned Products, Chocolates, Citrus Juices, Cookies and Bread, Fishes, Gifts, Legumes, Marinade Products, Mushrooms, Nuts Seeds and Dried Fruits, Oils and Vinegars, Olives, Organic Coconut Products, Panettones and Nougats, Pasta, Spices, Tomatoes and Pesto's |
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Shopping Carts, and Material Handling Equipment |
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Uniformed Security and/or Retail Investigation |
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Category and Store Resets, Product Ordering, Audits, Price Checks, Planograms, Store Layouts and More |
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Mandioca Cheese Buns Inc. |
Brazilian-Style Cheese Pops-Cheddar, Bacon, Garlic and Jalapeno Flavours |
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MIRVIK Uniforms and Merchandise |
Customized Uniforms, Promotional Merchandise, Custom Brand Merchandise, Reusable Tote Bags, Drinkware. |
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Confectionary, Essential Groceries, Healthy Snacks |
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RETAILERS, STAY CONNECTED WITH DCI! |
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Retailers, are you missing out on our messages? We are often sending out aggressive pricing promotions, power buys, new product announcements and informational resources dedicated to the success of your business.
Please take the time to review:
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that our emails are going to the correct person at your company
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that our emails aren't getting sorted into your Junk/Spam folder. If that is the case, be sure to whitelist our domain (@distributioncanada.ca) to ensure you are receiving all of our information
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that someone from your company is registered to order products on OrderEase (the DCI Power Buy ordering software)
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that someone from your company is registered and has access and login to the Member's Portal
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that you send in your reports when asked to allocate proper rebates with certain vendors
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that you check your mailboxes every month on the 1st for the Partner of the Month deals and promotions. Make this routine and know that you only have until the 15th to order products with aggressive deals.
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How DCI Communicates: Email Campaigns |
Breaking news, industry announcements, new agreements, Partners of the Month, and other opportunity buys are always sent out through email. This allows us to target our communication by location, type of store, and relevancy as well as give us detailed reporting on who is opening the announcements, which links they have clicked on and where to allocate our efforts for outreach if members haven't opened up these communications.
By ignoring emails or allowing them to go to your spam/junk folders, you could be missing incredible buying opportunities, programs, or helpful industry tips to better the success of your company.
Please email Matthew Brown to see which members of your company currently receive our communications (we segment by multiple lists, so be sure touch base with Matthew if you aren't aware as to who is receiving which communications).
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How DCI Communicates: Social Media |
Only have a couple of minutes? Check out the DCI Social media pages on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Major public announcements are always posted on our social media and you can often find other industry bits of information shared on our pages.
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How DCI Communicates: DCI Member Portal |
By logging into the portal, you will get access to your company's rebate reports. As well, any important announcements regarding changes in agreements will also be posted internally on the portal.
What else does the portal provide?
- new supplier partner agreements
- new programs and promotions
- revised supplier partner agreements and rebate scales
- your member reports
- the DCI by-laws
- the CIGBA by-laws
- summary of volume rebates
- AGM information
Once you've checked the portal for information and still don't see what you are looking for, please email or call the DCI office with your inquiry.
Please note: the DCI Member Portal is for Retailers only.
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REGISTER NOW FOR THE CIGBA/DCI EVENTS |
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CIGBA/DCI BUSINESS SUMMIT
TUESDAY JUNE 6TH, 2023
Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre
801 Dixon Rd. Toronto, ON.
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CIGBA/CFIG GOLF CLASSIC
WEDNESDAY JUNE 7TH, 2023
Royal Woodbine Golf Club
(Right Next To Sheraton Hotel)
195 Galaxy Blvd. Toronto, ON.
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Supplier Partners, we are still looking for:
- Product samples to go in the take home Summit bags
- Product coupons to go in the take home Summit bags
- Sponsorship Opportunities - A couple of options left!
- Power Buy deals/submission info
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND, BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR COMPANY REPRESENTED SOMEHOW - ASK DCI OFFICE FOR MORE INFO!
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ABM CONNECTOR SERIES: FOOD |
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DCI Members & Partners,
The DCI Network has been invited to participate in the following event series. These series may help independents explore new avenues with their business:
ABM Connector Series Food
Thursday, May 18, 2023 (12 - 4 PM EST)
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 (12 - 4 PM EST)
These events bring together decision-makers that are in food production and the grocery retail business.
The event is highly valuable for:
- Indigenous and non-Indigenous food producers who want to grow, get on more grocery shelves and find partners to increase capacity and reach;
- suppliers from custom food manufacturers, to branding, marketing, labeling, software, hardware etc.
- companies that want to procure food from Indigenous and non-Indigenous producers;
- Indigenous communities that are, or want to be, in the food production, distribution or grocery retail business; and
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DCI Members who want to make connections in the Indigenous business space and explore the untapped potential of a food sector that is fresh, innovative and resonates well with customers looking to purchase ethical and local products with a compelling origin story. (Members & Partners of DCI attend for free!)
You are NOT required to attend all of the events. Pick what is of value to maximize your time.
Each event features ten twenty-minute appointments. You do not have to fill all 10 slots. You are able to block times when you are not available and only accept or select appointments that are of interest to you.
To learn more, or to get started: connect with Katrin Harry, Managing Partner at ABM, first.
Cell: 604-483-6421
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PARTNERS OF THE MONTH PROGRAM WITH DCI |
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WHAT MEMBERS NEED TO KNOW:
Check your inbox every 1st of the month to see the new Partners highlighted for the month. They can be Partners with Power Buys and deals or Service Partners who want to highlight all that they have to offer. If you can't find the email, you can always login to the Member Portal and access the deals under "What's New". Click here to access the Member Portal.
WHAT PARTNERS NEED TO KNOW:
Looking to get in the mailbox of the Independents? Let DCI help you with any seasonal programs, new item or product launches, and quick sells. Our "Partners of the Month" program highlights up to 5-10 different Supplier Partners each month, and provides DCI members with monthly deals and incentives (if applicable), or a highlight of your services, if you're a service provider. This program is great for an increase in exposure (as a Partner) and to capitalize on great product deals or new service opportunities (as a Member). For more details and eligibility, please contact the DCI office.
JUNE PARTNERS OF THE MONTH
Coinciding with the Business Summit, this catalog will be extensive compared to other months. Be sure to submit a power buy, deal or promo to be featured in this month as Members will be looking for deals especially in June coming out of the Business Summit and Golf Classic!
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WINNERS ANNOUNCED: FAMILY DAY PROMO 2023 |
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From February 1st - March 1st, 2023, CIGBA/DCI in partnership with Maple Leaf Foods, Burnbrae Farms, Kraft Heinz, CJR Wholesale Grocers, Nestle, Lassonde, Wonderbrands and Bimbo Canada, had ran a new promotion with lots of participating SKUs! Members were encouraged to set up vibrant displays promoting the featured brands, use the specifically created Ad Mats, and set up weekly flyer promotion for their chance to win the grand prize!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRAND PRIZE WINNERS
Air Canada Travel Voucher ($2500.00CAD Value)
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BEST DISPLAY PRIZES
(Bimbo Canada Customers):
1st Place - $500.00 WINNER: COMMISSO'S FRESH FOODS
2nd Place - $400.00 WINNER: BATTAGLIA'S MARKETPLACE
3rd Place - $300.00 WINNER: SUN VALLEY MARKET
4th Place - $200.00 WINNER: COPPA'S DUFFERIN
BEST DISPLAY PRIZES
(Wonderbrands Customers):
1st Place - $500.00 WINNER: SHARPE'S FOOD MARKET
2nd Place - $400.00 WINNER: LOCOCO'S BRANTFORD
3rd Place - $300.00 WINNER: CENTRAL FRESH MARKET
4th Place - $200.00 WINNER: PINO'S GET FRESH
5th Place Tie - $100.00 WINNER: RABBA FINE FOODS (CHARLES ST.)
5th Place Tie - $100.00 WINNER: VINCE'S MARKET UXBRIDGE
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The CIGBA/DCI will be in attendance at Booth 4 (right next to the CFIG booth!) and we look forward to connecting with you there!
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FROM OUR SUPPLIER PARTNERS |
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THE FUTURE OF WASTE MANAGEMENT IS SMART |
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SUPPLIER PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: |
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See below for some opportunities for you to consider for your businesses.
Retailers, you can view their CTAs & volume incentives/special pricing by clicking on their logos and signing into the Members Portal!
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Irving Consumer Products
Products: Royale Paper products (Bathroom Tissue, Facial Tissue, Napkins & Household Towels)
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Infin8 Brands Inc.
Products: Confectionary Line such as Gummies, Kitchen and Bakeware Line and PPE.
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MDR Consult
Products: Reduce Visa / MasterCard Interac fees without
switching providers MDR Consult specializes in cost savings for any business that accepts credit, and debit card transactions. Our clients typically save 15% – 50% off their monthly fees.
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Tokai of Canada Ltd.
Products: Lighters, BBQ lighters, butane products, etc.
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Galleria Supermarket Share the Love campaign raises more than $20K for charity |
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The CIGBA/DCI Office would like to congratulate Galleria Supermarkets!
The supermarket held its 16th annual Share the Love event on Jan. 26, where $21,845 was raised and donated to 17 charities.
Image by Canadian Grocer.
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Country Grocer acquires 49th Parallel Grocery |
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“The Richmond family would like to extend our sincerest thanks to our loyal communities where we operate, and to the entire 49th Parallel Grocery team for their enduring commitment to quality and service over the past [46] years,” said Peter Richmond, president & CFO of 49th Parallel Grocery, in a statement. “We are delighted to see the business become part of a bigger, multi-generational, family operated grocery business with similar family and community values as 49th Parallel Grocery. Country Grocer is the ideal ownership group to keep the independent voice alive and well here on Vancouver Island.”
DCI would like to take this time to wish the Richmond family well on their future endeavours and to thank the entire family and the 49th Parallel team for their many years as a DCI Member.
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Pusateri's Fine Foods Celebrates 60 Years! |
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The CIGBA/DCI Office would like to congratulate Pusateri's Fine Foods for celebrating their 60th year of business! |
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Summerhill Market Opens a Boutique Event Space
"The 750-sq.-ft. space comes with a fully stocked built-in kitchen for guests to use, complete with a gas range stove; two ovens as well as an island range; two wine fridges; ice machine; cookware; table settings; and more. Guests can have an intimate dinner in the boutique’s casual dining area, or have their event catered by JP Fine Foods."
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How retailers and producers can boost meat sales
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"Meat is bearing the brunt of consumer concern over rising grocery costs, particularly after a photo of a $37 pack of chicken breasts went viral earlier this year. The photo was actually of a premium product, but the fact it wasn’t clearly identified as such underscored just how important proper merchandising can be at a time when consumers are increasingly anxious about rising costs."
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If you would like to submit news from your company (Retailers & Supplier Partners) or would like to feature an ad (Supplier Partners) please email matthew@distributioncanada.ca
Click below to stay connected with CIGBA/DCI!
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On behalf of the CIGBA/DCI Management Team, Happy Spring to you and your company! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email us!
Barry Lanteigne - President:
Michele Vermeltfoort - Administration & Accounting:
Matthew Brown - Events, Communications & Technologies:
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