J. Polep Distribution Services will remain in Chicopee warehouses following sale of real estate
Updated 5:34 AM;
CHICOPEE A New York investment company bought the warehouses used by J. Polep Distribution Services in Chicopee late last month for a total of $34 million.
But Polep, which was sold last year and is now a division of National Convenience Distributors, will remain in the buildings, said Jeff Polep, who remains as chairman of the board while his son, Eric, is CEO.
Back in September 2019, Palm Beach Capital Fund III announced it had invested in J. Polep Distribution Services and the company’s Rachael’s Food fresh deli business. Financial terms were not disclosed. Palm Beach Capital announced last year that it formed National Convenience Distributors out of Polep and two other distributors.
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National Convenience Distributors’ Sales Force Continues To Have a Powerful Presence in the Industry
April 9, 2021 GMT
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (BUSINESS WIRE) Apr 9, 2021
Bringing a level of excellence, value-added services and personalized product recommendations to enhance customer revenue opportunities is the goal of National Convenience Distributors’ (“NCD”) Sales force.
The lead behind the team of over 250 consultants is Steve Peterson, Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing for National Convenience Distributors. NCD’s sales scope covers all of New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland & Delaware.
Connecticut & Maryland Eye Statewide Bans on Flavored Tobacco
NATIONAL REPORT Lawmakers in two more states are considering putting an end to the sale of flavored tobacco products within their borders.
If the measures get signed into law, Connecticut and Maryland would follow the lead of Massachusetts and California. However, California s flavored tobacco ban is on hold as it prepares to appear before the voters in the November 2022 election, as
Convenience Store News previously reported.
On Feb. 8, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong submitted testimony in support of state Senate Bill 326, An Act Prohibiting the Sale of Flavored Cigarettes, Tobacco Products, Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and Vapor Products.
Connecticut Eyes Flavored Tobacco Ban
Lawmakers want to eliminate all flavors, including menthol, for tobacco and vaping products.
February 10, 2021
HARTFORD, Conn. Connecticut legislators are considering a full ban on flavored tobacco and electronic cigarette products, including menthol cigarettes, the Hartford Courant reports.
Senate Bill 326 would outlaw the sale of flavored tobacco, vape and electronic nicotine delivery systems. The proposal defines flavor as a “distinguishable taste or aroma,” including any type of “fruit, chocolate, menthol, mint, wintergreen, vanilla, honey, candy, cocoa, dessert, alcoholic beverage, herb or spice.” The taste or aroma of tobacco is not included in the description.
Retailers oppose the bill because of the potential to lose a significant revenue stream. “By banning menthol cigarettes, it’s not only going to jeopardize our sales, but also revenue for the state,” said Nurul Alam, owner of Foodland, during a public health hear