With local expertise and vertically integrated teams, we support independent, regional and national grocers to drive your in-market strategies nationwide.
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From regional players to national powerhouses, our team extends your reach, connecting your brand with grocery decision-makers across the country.
25 years
Our grocery leadership teams average 25 years of experience with the retailers we manage.
1,600+
Director-level or above retailer interactions annually on behalf of our clients.
Grocery retailers come in all shapes and sizes. You deserve a partner who can get you in the door wherever you need to be. Acosta’s approach understands that different markets and retailers require different ways of thinking and acting. Our in-market, retailer-focused experts, connected by an integrated national network, lead brands to exponential growth across grocery players—big and small.
Acosta has invested heavily in vertical teams for every retailer in the grocery spectrum, from smaller regional chains to national players like Kroger and everywhere in between. Brands benefit from Acosta’s deep connectivity across retailer functions and categories, granting exclusive access to decision-makers and downstream, granular coverage of independent groups and chains that are often overlooked by other sales agencies.
Our grocery leadership teams average 25 years of experience with the retailers we manage. Positioned strategically across the country to focus on key retailers and distinct markets, we lead directly from within the communities we serve.
Sales teams leverage advanced business intelligence to spot opportunities at the national, regional and local levels. By uncovering actionable insights based on your brand’s performance combined with market-level trends, we craft winning strategies that translate into execution plans that benefit everyone involved. Our expertise and cutting-edge tools allow us to provide a clear picture of retailer benefits and drive decision-making.
Services
Our solutions are designed to sell in and drive out your products across grocery stores – both in stores and online. From sales services and connected commerce to distribution and retail execution, we offer highly customizable solutions to grow your brand, increase availability and accelerate demand.
Whether your grocery goals require full-service support or just supplemental expertise, we’ll customize a plan to suit your unique and evolving go-to-market strategy.
With established connections everywhere you need to be, we tell your brand’s story and earn your place across grocery retailers. Our leaders leverage thought leadership and comprehensive insight to move the needle.
Accelerate your business across digital properties through e-commerce analysis, digital strategy, content management and syndication, and retail media execution.
Pinpoint willingness to pay and pricing impact on sales to boost profitability and improve market competitiveness.
Streamline sales operations to reduce cost, minimize deductions and speed up funds reconciliation, allowing your sales team to focus on selling.
Flexible, brand-focused merchandising combined with extensive coverage and powerful retail technology (360) to ensure availability and planogram compliance.
Our BI experts synthesize and analyze retailer, syndicated and industry data to uncover actionable insights that over-deliver on your KPIs.
Enhance sales and distribution with an skilled sales team that influences independent store operators.
“It’s no secret that the retail industry is complex – but our team is dedicated to making exponential growth for brands as simple as possible. Acosta brings decades-long relationships and industry-leading insights to ensure CPGs are positioned to grow profitably.”
Some of the most recognized brands in the world rely on us to accelerate growth in convenience stores across the nation.
Learn more about our grocery services with these frequently asked questions.
At which grocery retailers do you support brands?
We support brands at a wide range of retailers including:
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What sized brands does Acosta’s grocery team support?
Acosta has designed solutions to support brands of all shapes and sizes. Whether your brand is seeking distribution for the first time or is an established brand defending shelf space, we have dedicated teams to support your unique goals.
Why would I use Acosta instead of building my own sales team?
Manufacturers benefit from Acosta’s expertise, industry connections, and comprehensive suite of services. We guide brands through the complex retail landscape and diverse processes, securing shelf space and increasing availability. Our national scale, regional and local connectivity, and comprehensive services save manufacturers an estimated 20-30%.
Can Acosta support the execution of our sales plan if we already have a dedicated sales team supporting our larger grocery customers?
Yes, Acosta offers solutions to support brands that have elected to build their own dedicated sales teams by handling the execution and administration of your plan(s).
Do you provide support for brands using wholesale distributors like C&S and UNFI?
Yes, Acosta has a dedicated wholesale team supporting wholesalers and the regional, independent grocery stores they supply.
