The DeCA Sales Process
Is your brand ready for the Military Commissary System?
Here are some requirements that should be met first:
Your brand should rank in (or near) the top three (3) in its respective category.
Individual skus should rank at or near the top ten (10) in their respective sub-categories.
Your brand/skus should show positive growth.
Having syndicated sales data (IRI, SPINs, Neilsen, etc.) showing this is highly recommended
Your brand/skus should have some type of uniqueness as well as be innovative and/or cutting edge to set them apart.
Your brand MUST be sold in at least one (1) retail outlet or supermarket chain.
Documented proof of this is required
Your brand must provide DeCA with a 30% price savings vs. the average, everyday retail pricing.
Your brand/skus cannot exist on another DeCA contract.
This includes current or expired contracts
Your skus MUST be GSDN and GTIN compliant.
To learn more about GDSN and GTIN compliance, click HERE.
Your skus must have a Universal Product Code (UPC) with bar codes that can be scanned.
If your brand fulfills all the specified criteria, the next step would be to contact us!
Elite Brands HQ
148 Main Street
Norfolk, MA 02056
Tel: 508-553-8887
Fax: 508-553-8889
Elite Brands Military Sales
Keith Smith
Norfolk, MA
774-235-2702
ksmith@elitefoodco.com