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.