BBI Team Engages at Core-Mark Partners for Profit Trade Show Series
BBI's Retail West team recently participated in Core-Mark's annual Partners for Profit (PFP) Trade Show in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a premier convenience store industry trade show that brought together retailers, convenience store operators, and manufacturers for scheduled meetings, networking opportunities, and business development discussions.
Representing BBI at the event were Susie Sanders and RussRowe, who spent three days engaging with retailers, customers, andmanufacturer partners at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa. Theevent served retailers from Core-Mark's Salt Lake City, Denver, and Albuquerqueoperating companies and featured dedicated sessions for both independentconvenience store owners and larger retail groups.
BBI was proud to provide representation and support forseveral valued manufacturer partners, including American Licorice, FlowersBakery, Ghirardelli Chocolate, Otis Spunkmeyer, Storck USA, Sucker Punch, and Yowie USA. Additional participating manufacturers included Albanese,Atkinson Candy, Dream Water, Kenny's Candy, and Taste of Nature, creatingvaluable opportunities to showcase products, strengthen supplier relationships,and identify new growth opportunities within the convenience retail andconsumer packaged goods (CPG) industries.
Events like Partners for Profit play an important role in strengthening manufacturer partnerships, retailer relationships, category management strategies, business growth initiatives, and convenience store distribution networks. Through face-to-face collaboration and strategic conversations, BBI continues to support its partners while helping drive success across the convenience retail marketplace.
Building on the success of the Albuquerque event, BBI looks forward to attending the remaining two Core-Mark Partners for Profit events this fall, continuing to expand industry connections, support manufacturer partners, and create value for retailers throughout the Western region.
