Access & Expertise
We support key banners in the military channel for some of the world’s biggest brands. Our robust, diverse client portfolio amplifies cross-category expertise and drives the scale of our HQ and retail services.
ACOSTA FOR MILITARY
Passionately serving those who serve
Since 1946, our locally based military sales team has been at the forefront of military channel strategies, trends, and priorities. We are passionate about connecting service members with the brands they love, ensuring they have access to the best product available.
Let's Make a Difference
REACH
Making a global impact
Acosta’s best-in-class military division leverages strong store relationships and a global footprint to provide optimal access and coverage, even in the smallest territories. Our scale allows us to put your products in the hands of the military channel’s nearly 14 million shoppers.
30
Countries, 50 states and 4 U.S. territories covered
34k
Annual visits supporting brands across categories
400+
Associates exclusively supporting the military channel
APPROACH
A legacy of service and leadership
Passion, dedication and a service-centric mindset are the quintessential characteristics of Acosta’s military team. Our established leaders maintain careful alignment with key military decision-makers, delivering ultimate connectivity to drive your business forward. We craft tailored military strategies backed by data, enabled by technology and amplified by flexibility and scale.
Focused Insights
Our military-dedicated business intelligence team enhances market competitiveness, increases revenue and ensures cost efficiency. By analyzing diverse data sources, Acosta pinpoints shopper needs across categories and banners.
Flexibility & Scale
With a global footprint and highly flexible infrastructure, clients can tap into the services and level of support needed to transform their business. Our processes are designed for nimble execution in every category you sell, allowing for rapid adaptation as needed.
SERVICES
Connecting with our service members
Acosta Military helps introduce new products, secure strategic shelf space, optimize promotional activities and grow sales. We harness our in-depth knowledge to craft and implement growth-focused strategies designed to sell in and sell out products across military banners. Our comprehensive services and proven processes are built for seamless, simple, end-to-end execution. So, you can trust that your brand delights military families across the globe.
Sales Services
Helping brands grow share of shelf across retailers and optimize their trade spend.
Worldwide In-Store Execution
Ensuring in-store availability and presence with support from boots on the ground and retail category captains.
Connected Commerce
End-to-end support across e-commerce platforms including full Amazon services, retailer.com optimization and commerce media campaigns.
Data + Insights
Breaking the traditional marketing funnel to engage with consumers and drive demand and loyalty.
Space Management
Flexible coverage with the ability to staff up or down to meet our military client’s unique and changing needs.
CLIENTS
Trusted by trusted brands
For nearly 100 years, Acosta has partnered with the best brands in the industry, committing to trust, transparency and results. Our military channel leaders bring extensive experience in delivering exceptional results for our clients wanting to connect with those who serve and their families.
Military FAQs
Explore more about Acosta’s Military channel with these frequently asked questions.
What is Acosta’s military coverage?
Acosta Military has a global footprint and operates in 50 states, 30 countries, and 4 U.S. territories. We execute more than 7,000 annual visits to 235 DeCA stores and nearly 28,000 annual visits to 1,134 Exchange stores. We also support Veterans Canteen Market and ship stores.
What categories does Acosta Military represent?
We represent category sales across categories including beverages, edible grocery, non-edible grocery, fresh, dairy, frozen, general merchandise and health, beauty and cosmetics (HBC).
