Sell to Thrifty Foods Stores & Become a Thrifty Foods Vendor

Hello everyone I’m Karen Waksman, the founder of Retail MBA. Today we’ll be discussing the process of selling your products to Thrifty Foods. If you have a consumer product that you believe should be available, in their stores this brief training will guide you through the steps to get started. Make sure to watch this video until the end as we’ll provide content to assist you in your journey of selling to these stores. Also don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a comment below. We truly appreciate your support!

Lets Talk About Thrifty Foods

Thrifty Foods is a retailer that often goes unnoticed as they primarily operate in Canada. What sets Thrifty’s apart is their number of responsible stores. They have around 20 stores located in Vancouver and other areas. However it’s important to note that they are owned by Sobey’s Inc., which happens to be Canadas chain with over 1500 stores.

Selling Strategies for Thrifty Foods

When it comes to selling your products to a grocery chain, like Thrifty Foods the first step is always identifying their parent company.

This is because you can actually begin by selling your products to the Thrifty Foods chain before approaching the Soby’s chain. This approach has the potential to generate profits for you.

When you sell to a retailer that operates brands under one parent company it typically means they work collaboratively and utilize a shared Vendor Portal. As a vendor you would need to complete forms and provide information to obtain a vendor number. This vendor number can often be used across chains owned by the parent company. So if you were to approach Thrifty Foods and submit your product according to our proven methods, for selling to chain stores and if you successfully obtain a vendor number for the Canadian area from them then it becomes feasible for you to approach Sobey’s and say, “I’m already in your system as a vendor through Thrifty Foods; therefore becoming a vendor, with Sobs would be seamless.”

Why is this important? Because when Sobey’s and other big chain stores share the system it becomes much easier for you to become a vendor, without paperwork. These larger stores are often busy and reluctant to go through the hassle of filling out forms for vendors. They might even miss out on products due to the paperwork involved. However by being in their system you save them an amount of time.

It’s generally more convenient to approach chains before targeting larger ones like Sobyes and then returning to Thrifty Foods if necessary. The advantage here is that these chains usually operate using software systems for vendors, which can greatly benefit you. Course there may be requirements that need to be fulfilled but this is an excellent starting point, for selling your products to these retail chains.

Local Buying Programs

Another option is to explore buying programs if you’re willing to visit Canada and personally engage with grocery chains. Many of these chains have the capability to make purchases since they deal with foods.If you own a grocery chain it’s crucial to ensure the freshness of your food. One way to achieve this is, by establishing efficient relationships with vendors. Typically grocery chains have the option to buy from suppliers in addition to buyers who oversee all stores. This can be advantageous for you as a vendor because you don’t necessarily have to sell your products at every store within the chain. It’s understandable that some vendors might feel overwhelmed by the idea of selling to stores so offering your products to one individual store can be an exciting opportunity.

When it comes to dealing with grocery chains distributors often play a role. These distributors work closely with grocery chains. Are responsible for managing relationships with vendors. It’s worth noting that this distributor vendor dynamic is specific, to the grocery industry and may not apply universally across industries.
Don’t worry,. Its important to be prepared for the involvement of distributors when working with a grocery chain. Collaborating with a grocery store could be a way to make progress.

I mentioned this because distributors usually take a share of the proceeds. Naturally they expect some revenue, in exchange for their services. Typically they receive around 20 to 30 percent of your profits. It’s crucial to work with them as they handle the relationship with the retailer. When it comes to groceries and food efficient solutions are necessary to ensure delivery and minimize losses due to spoilage or other issues. Therefore distributors take charge of shipping, distribution and stocking in their stores.

To sum up

These aspects should be considered when selling products to Thrifty Foods or any other grocery chain. Keep in mind that dealing with a distributor is often part of the process. If you want guidance on how to navigate this we provide comprehensive explanations and proven strategies, at RetailMBA.com.
Hi there! At Retail MBA we make sure to test everything we teach ourselves. We’re really excited, about the chance to assist you in getting your products into chain stores quicker and at an cost.

I’m Karen Waksman. I truly hope that these valuable insights have been beneficial to you. If you’re interested, in diving feel free to click on the links or visit our website at RetailMBA.com. Thank you much for your time and consideration!