Dec. 21, 2009 (Business Wire) -- McLane, a leading supply chain services company, today announced a contract renewal with Holiday Companies for supply chain services to 458 Holiday convenience stores throughout 12 states in the northern tier region of the United States. The agreement is further evidence of the companies’ successful 7-year relationship.
McLane’s Minnesota and Northwest facilities will continue to support distribution of a broad line of products for Holiday that include motor oil, health and beauty care, fresh fruit cups, produce, luncheon meats and a host of frozen products. McLane’s distribution centers use the latest technologies and processes to create one of the most efficient operations in the country.
“We pride ourselves on offering customers a wide variety of quality food, drink and general merchandise items,” said Brent Blackey, president and chief operating officer for Holiday Stationstores. “By taking advantage of McLane’s merchandising solutions, we’ve been able to optimize the line of products we sell and ensure consistency throughout our network. Additionally, their buying power and the close proximity of McLane’s facilities let us experience efficiencies that other competitors in the market just can’t deliver.”
“Optimizing the flow of merchandise is key to broadening sales margins in a down economy,” said Stuart Clark, vice president of sales and marketing at McLane. “Holiday truly delivers a convenient experience to the customer and it has been a privilege to support them through the years. We look forward to working with them as they continue to evolve.”
About McLane:
McLane is a $34 billion supply chain services leader, providing grocery and foodservice supply chain solutions for thousands of convenience stores, mass merchants, drug stores and military locations, as well as thousands of chain restaurants throughout the United States. With 38 modern distribution centers and one of the nation’s largest private fleets, the company optimizes the purchase, flow and sale of products from thousands of suppliers to over 60,000 locations. Every year, McLane delivers over 10 billion pounds of merchandise to satisfied customers in every state and county in the U.S. The company also provides logistics services in Brazil and exports to 34 countries around the world. McLane is a wholly owned unit of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK) and employs 15,000 teammates globally. For more information, please visit www.mclaneco.com.
About Holiday:
Holiday Stationstores is a recognized leader in the convenience store industry with 458 corporate and franchise stores located throughout 12 states in the northern tier region of the United States: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Washington, and also in Alaska. www.holidaystationstores.com.
