Ricker's Renews Contract With Eby-Brown

ANDERSON, Ind. — Ricker's Convenience Stores signed a multi-year contract renewal with Eby-Brown Co. LLC. The family-owned wholesale distributor will continue to provide chainwide service to Ricker's 50 locations across Indiana.

"We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Ricker's in this multi-year contract extension. We look forward to assisting Ricker's with their continued success and growth," stated Tom Wake, co-president of Eby-Brown.

Anderson-based Ricker Oil Co. previously achieved above-industry sales growth through the use of Eby-Brown's SmartProcess, an end-to-end category management solution that ensures it has the correct product assortment to meet the demands of its specific consumer market, according to the announcement.

"We have found a great partner in Eby-Brown because of their commitment to growing our business through their unique foodservice offerings and value-add programs, like the SmartProcess," said Ricker's President and CEO Quinn Ricker. "We look forward to our continued relationship."