Imperial Trading

Overview

Imperial Trading is a prominent wholesale distributor specializing in convenience store products. Founded in 1916 by C.H. Pelias in New Orleans, it has grown to become the fourth largest convenience store distributor in the United States. The company offers over 10,000 products, including candy, snacks, groceries, deli items, frozen foods, health and beauty care products, and beverages, serving both chain and independent retail locations across 21 states, primarily in the Southeastern U.S.

With multiple distribution centers in Louisiana, Georgia, and Mississippi, Imperial Trading supports a vast network of over 5,000 retail locations. The company provides a variety of value-added services, such as computerized space management, retail category analytics, custom digital menu boards, and innovative marketing programs. As a third-generation, family-owned business, it is dedicated to helping retailers succeed through its commitment to customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 504-733-1400
• Website: imperialtrading.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/imperial-trading

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• food & beverage services
• foodservice programs
• 5-point support system
• it support
• convenience store
• state-of-the-art distribution centers
• automation
• services
• technology-driven logistics
• customer service
• merchandising
• inventory management
• store layout
• personalized retail solutions
• convenience store distributor
• food service solutions
• supply chain automation
• retail
• custom solutions
• retail store design
• ordering devices
• foodservice
• supply chain management
• warehouse automation
• custom store solutions
• batch picking
• logistics
• other grocery and related products merchant wholesalers
• distribution
• acquisition of s. abraham and sons
• custom store design
• operational efficiency
• category management
• retail solutions
• technology integration
• employee benefits
• sorting verification
• foodservice test kitchen
• customer satisfaction
• efficiency
• retail category analytics
• digital menu boards
• store layout design
• b2b
• distribution technology
• e-commerce
• consumer products & retail
• transportation & logistics
• food & beverages
• consumer goods
• consumers
• logistics & supply chain
• consumer internet
• internet
• information technology & services

Technologies Used

• Microsoft Office 365
• Outlook
• Remote
• Typekit
• Vimeo
• WordPress.org

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• S. Abraham & Sons