Why Become A Member of DCI?

Looking for an increase to your bottom line? More exposure to the major Vendor community. No restrictions on autonomy?

DCI is a 40 year old selling group and a national organization of independent grocers that foster collaborative selling relationships between its members, manufacturers, and key stakeholders in the Canadian grocery industry.

DCI consists primarily of progressive, independent grocers, formed in 1981. These grocers saw the corporate chains obtaining better net costs and rebates than independents enjoyed. Realizing strength lay in numbers, they combined their volumes, gaining higher rates and lower net costs as a direct result. A general rule of thumb indicates members enjoy a minimum net earnings increases of .25% of gross sales. Example: $5,000,000 sales per year x 0.25% = $12,500 earnings

DCI takes pride in being able to send rebates to members on a monthly to yearly basis. This is a much shorter time frame allowing members/retailers to enjoy the benefits more quickly. As a result, members/retailers are again, more competitive in the marketplace.

Due to its approach to business and its relationship with suppliers, DCI has experienced dramatic growth over the last few years.

For more information please contact Barry Lanteigne at the DCI office.

Benefits of Membership

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Earned cost reductions
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Strength in numbers
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Increased bottom line
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Cost effective, polled purchasing
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Help reducing your operating expense
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Member helping member, more interdependent as well as independent.

Access to who makes the decision and pay the bills.

collaborative relationships with DCI industry networks

What are the costs?

Independent Retailers and Wholesalers that join DCI are required to participate in an annual membership fee, and are as follows:

Level 1* - Sales below $2,000,000 a year

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$900 fee (includes 1st store)
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$100 per store

*Specialty stores (limited mainstream grocery less than 20% of sales) and Convenience Stores; Membership Level to be evaluated on an annual basis.

Level 2: Sales between $2,000,000-4,000,000 a year

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$1700 fee (includes 1st store)
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$100 per store to a maximum of $5000
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Level 3: Sales over $4,000,000 a year

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$2,950 fee (includes 1st store)
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$100 per store to a maximum of $5000
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OUR MEMBERS

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Why Become A Member of DCI?

Looking for an increase to your bottom line? More exposure to the major Vendor community. No restrictions on autonomy?

Benefits of Membership

What are the costs?

OUR MEMBERS

Distribution Canada Inc./Canadian Independent Grocery Buyers Alliance

Distribution Canada Inc./
Canadian Independent
Grocery Buyers Alliance