Wholesaler

We are committed to the growth and success of wholesalers, distributors and their partners. Wholesalers and distributors may find these FMI resources of interest in helping to address business operations and regulatory compliance.

Conditioning for a Growth Mindset in Grocery

The Food Retailing Industry Speaks

SafeMark® Comprehensive Food Safety Training for the Grocery Industry

Resources, Insight and More To Get You Ready for FSMA

Wholesaler Membership

Be a part of an international network of retailers and wholesalers working together to improve food distribution around the world. FMI provides a broad array of members-only benefits and resources.

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FMI Wholesaler Resources

The Evolution of Retail Media: Decoding What Works—and What Doesn't

This report is part of a partnership with FMI, NielsenIQ, and Think Blue to examine the current state of retail media, providing an analysis of what is working, what isn’t, and what the future holds.

2023 Supply Chain Benchmarking Report

The report is designed to help companies and supply chain professionals understand the unique food industry supply chain ecosystem.

Retail Operations

Events

We welcome you to join us for the following events.

Conference
2026 Financial Executive and Internal Auditing Conference
- Sunday, May 17 - Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- | Nashville, TN
The Financial Executive and Internal Audit Conference is design and developed by your peers. This year's conference promises to deliver a robust education and networking program that meets your professional and educational needs.
Conference
2026 GroceryLab
- Tuesday, June 2 - Thursday, June 4, 2026
- | Detroit, MI
GroceryLab, at Detroit’s historic Gem Theater, is where FMI members and partners will collaborate during a hands-on event where merchants, operators, technologists and brand leaders co-design a zero-friction grocery ecosystem powered by people who dare, data they trust and technology that talks.
Conference
2026 Annual Business Conference (ABC)
- Monday, September 14 - Thursday, September 17, 2026
- | Orlando, FL
Exclusive to FMI members, the FMI Annual Business Conference (ABC) offers joint business planning opportunities to discuss your growth strategies, consumer insights, pricing and promotional plans, new product introductions, and omni-channel supply chain performance enhancements. New to ABC, we now offer an open-environment tabletop option for FMI nonfood members with product categories covering general merchandise, household, health and beauty care.
Conference
2026 Energy and Store Development Conference
- Monday, September 28 (12am) - Thursday, October 1, 2026 (12pm US/Eastern)
- | Orlando, FL
Vice presidents, directors and managers in energy, refrigeration, store development and sustainability gather to learn from the best in the food retail industry about energy efficiency and conservation, as well as store design and merchandising.
Conference
2027 Midwinter Executive Conference
- Wednesday, January 20 - Saturday, January 23, 2027
- | Chula Vista (San Diego), CA
The annual FMI Midwinter Executive Conference is our signature, invitation-only gathering that attracts more than 1,400 food industry executives spanning all facets of the marketplace. It is a prestigious member-only event offering an opportunity for a diverse group of top industry leaders to converge and gain insights relevant to the success of their businesses, including retailers, wholesalers, independent operators, suppliers, manufacturers and solution providers. Depending on their level of membership, suppliers qualify for at least two, and up to an unlimited number of invitations.

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Leadership

FMI's Wholesaler Committee makes recommendations on programming and services uniquely applicable to wholesalers in an effort to enhance the competitiveness, productivity and profitability of all wholesaler members and the customers they serve.

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