# Core-Mark International

> Core-Mark supplies convenience retailers in the United States and Canada with packaged goods, fresh food and foodservice programs, alongside merchandising, ordering and analytics services. Part of Performance Food Group since 2021, it reports serving more than 50,000 retail locations through 45 distribution centers.

- **Founded:** 1888
- **Headquarters:** Westlake, United States
- **Founders:** Glaser brothers (Founders of predecessor Glaser Bros.)
- **Products:** Wholesale distribution, SmartStock, SmartSet and SmartProcess, Core-Mark CustomerFirst, CORE-SOURCE and Retailer Analytics Dashboard
- **Notable:** Serving more than 50,000 retail locations, with 45 distribution centers listed on the current company website., Core-Mark and Eby-Brown received Convenience Store News’ 2022 Category Captain Leadership Award for comprehensive multi-category management., Blue Yonder reports 40% more stores managed per analyst in its customer case study; vendor-reported operating result, not an independently audited sales outcome.

## Products & services

- **Wholesale distribution** — Packaged food, beverages, tobacco, general merchandise and chilled and frozen goods for convenience retail.
- **SmartStock** — Managed categories, product selection, shelf tags, inventory reviews and planograms; the 2024 brochure describes 16 categories and quarterly updates.
- **SmartSet and SmartProcess** — Shelf-space planning and customized category assortments, with reset execution and ongoing support.
- **Core-Mark CustomerFirst** — Online and mobile ordering with order guides, product information, inventory alerts and credit-request tools.
- **CORE-SOURCE and Retailer Analytics Dashboard** — A portal for delivery tracking and business tools, including a Power BI-based retailer dashboard.
- **Foodservice programs** — Programs include Perfectly Southern fried chicken, Contigo Taquería, Red Seal Pizzeria and Fresh Take; Core-Mark advertises no franchise fees.
- **Center of Excellence** — A retailer collaboration facility with a culinary test kitchen, store innovation displays and data-led planning.
- **Core-Mark Curated** — Emerging-brand program offering selection, onboarding and promotional exposure in convenience retail.
- **Promo Power** — Monthly promotional catalog with supplier offers and seasonal merchandise.

## Achievements

- Serving more than 50,000 retail locations, with 45 distribution centers listed on the current company website.
- Core-Mark and Eby-Brown received Convenience Store News’ 2022 Category Captain Leadership Award for comprehensive multi-category management.
- Blue Yonder reports 40% more stores managed per analyst in its customer case study; vendor-reported operating result, not an independently audited sales outcome.

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — The NLRB recorded a 51-13 vote for Teamsters Local 952 at CME Transco d/b/a Core-Mark Corona; the case closed with certification of representative.
- **2026-01** — Core-Mark announced a 2026 Expo schedule adding locations in Indiana, New Mexico and North Carolina.
- **2025-12** — RaceTrac expanded its Core-Mark supply agreement to its company-owned stores.
- **2025-09** — Love’s expanded its Core-Mark relationship from about 100 locations to all 664 sites then reported.
- **2025-07** — The 2025 Curated winners were reported as PhoLicious, SimplyProtein, UNiTE Food and VALR Energy, chosen from 168 entries.
- **2024-08** — Blue Yonder announced Core-Mark’s expansion of cloud category-management tools to standardize its U.S. offerings.

## Links

- Website: https://core-mark.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/core-mark-international/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/coremarkhq
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coremarkinternational/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coremarkinternational/

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Last updated: 2026-10-22