Phillips 66 Joins Buyer’s Network Alliance

The alliance will help independent convenience stores compete with chain stores.

July 02, 2013

NORMAN, OK – Phillips 66 announced last week that it is joining a buyer’s network for independently owned convenience stores to help grow sales and profits, The Oklahoman reports.

Based in Norman, the Convenience Store Alliance will be available to store owners who sell Phillips 66, Conoco or “76” brand gasoline, as well as independent retailers outside of designated Phillips-brand sales territories.

The alliance is intended to help small businesses compete more effectively with chain stores. Under the program, store owners will be able to access buying discounts and rebates from vendors in foodservice, grocery, fountain drinks, inventory systems and human resources.

“With our CSA relationship, we look forward to offering independent convenience store operators across the nation access to reduced costs on products and services retailers use every day in the convenience stores,” said Mike Krampf, manager of brand value at Phillips 66.

More than 7,000 stores sell Phillips 66 gasoline. The alliance said participating stores have saved an average of $20,000 each year in fountain and grocery programs alone.

The alliance also provides consultants to help store owners implement industry-best practices. Alliance members pay a $300 registration fee, and the alliance charges a 1.1% fee on qualified purchases.

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