Author: Linnihan Foy

Gulf Distributing Company of Birmingham was formed in January of 2017 when the Maisel family entered into a joint venture with the Schilleci family of Supreme Beverage Company. GDC of Birmingham is a wholesale beverage distributor representing a multitude of global, national, regional and local breweries and beverage suppliers, such as MillerCoors, New Belgium Brewing Company, The Boston Beer Company, Abita Brewing Company, Trim Tab Brewery, Dr. Pepper Snapple Group and many others. Gulf Distributing Company of Birmingham is a subsidiary of Gulf Distributing Holdings LLC.

Cherokee Distributing Company is a wholesale beverage distribution company in Tennessee offering the leading brands of beer and non-alcoholic beverages. Family-owned and operated since 1958, the company has grown significantly, but its commitment to customer service remains unchanged.

Originally founded in 1959 and started in Denton in 1983, Fisher59 moved to the current location at the 35W/35E split in 2002. It is the company’s goal to create a safe work environment that fosters team spirit and unity between management and staff. The company’s employees are its greatest asset and it wanted to create a workplace to facilitate the employees’ success.

Buckle markets a wide selection of brand names and private label casual apparel, including denims, other casual bottoms, tops, sportswear, outerwear, accessories, and footwear. The Company emphasizes personalized attention to its guests (customers) and provides individual customer services such as free alterations, layaways, and a frequent shopper program.

Eagle Rock Distributing Company is a global infrastructure, finance, and media company taking on the world’s toughest challenges. From everyday light bulbs to fuel cell technology to, to cleaner, more efficient jet engines, GE has continually shaped the world with groundbreaking innovations for over 130 years.

Herbalife is a global nutrition company that has helped people pursue a healthy, active life since 1980. Its nutrition, weight-management and personal care products are available exclusively through its more than 2.3 million independent Distributors in more than 75 countries.

Ulta was founded in 1990 as a discount beauty retailer at a time when prestige, mass and salon products were sold through distinct channels—department stores for prestige products, drug stores and mass merchandisers for mass products, and salons and authorized retail outlets for professional hair care products. After extensive research, the company recognized an opportunity to better satisfy how a woman wanted to shop for beauty products, which led to what the company believe to be its unique combination of beauty superstore and specialty store attributes. The company believes its strategy provides a competitive advantages that has contributed to its strong financial performance.

QuikTrip Corporation is a privately held company headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Founded in 1958, QuikTrip has grown to a $9 billion company with 580+ stores in 9 major metropolitan areas.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is the Mid-Atlantic’s largest retailer of closeout, surplus, and salvage merchandise. The Company’s 112 “semi-lovely” stores sell merchandise of all descriptions.