Core-Mark Curated is a new program that consults with start-up businesses and brands in a variety of categories to assist them in entering the convenience store retail market and are looking to expand into this area of business.
WHEN IS CORE-MARK CURATED AND WHERE IS IT GOING TO BE HELD?
The next Curated event will be held in 2023 at the Core-Mark Center of Excellence in Westlake, Texas.
APPLYING FOR CORE-MARK CURATED
WHO CAN APPLY FOR CORE-MARK CURATED?
Core-Mark Curated is open to start-up/emerging brands that currently do not have distribution in the convenience store retail industry with any distribution company. Certain submissions will be taken into consideration for start-up/emerging brands who independently distribute to a small number of stores or if a brand is only in a single brand of convenience stores not in our distribution channel currently. In 2023, we will also be accepting submissions from current Core-Mark vendors who are only located in a single OpCo, looking to expand their distribution.
WHY SHOULD I APPLY FOR CORE-MARK CURATED?
As a leader in convenience store distribution, we understand our industry. With our knowledge and expertise in marketing, distribution, merchandising, and operational areas of the business we want to help start-up/emerging brands break into the convenience store channel. Core-Mark Curated offers classes, forums, workshops and provides mentorship and thought leadership to businesses and brands interested in learning more about convenience store distribution
HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM CHOSEN TO BE PART OF CORE-MARK CURATED?
Chosen brands will be notified after 2023's selection process.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO IF CHOSEN TO BE A PART OF CORE-MARK CURATED?
Chosen brands will be sent an information packet along with their acceptance email.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM CHOSEN, AND WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?
When a brand is chosen, they will be notified via email and receive an information packet with details on next steps.
OTHER QUESTIONS
WHAT IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
If you are a brand wanting to learn more or participate in our 2023 Core-Mark Curated event, please sign up for our email to stay connected on news around the event. If you have questions regarding the Core-Mark Curated 2020 Brands, please contact MarketingandSales@Core-Mark.com.
