We support independent, regional and national retailers to drive your in-market strategies with local expertise. From coast to coast, Acosta delivers tailored solutions that help your brand reach its potential in the Canadian grocery, drug and mass market.
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Acosta Canada partners with leading blue-chip brands to drive long-term sales success. We influence retailer decisions and craft localized strategies that boost operational efficiency, product availability and shopper demand. Trust our expert team to enhance your brand’s reach and impact with across Canada’s retail landscape.
97%
ACV in 4 weeks
1,600+
Director-level or above retailer interactions annually on behalf of our clients.
3,500
Grocery and mass outlets covered
Retailers come in all shapes and sizes. You deserve a partner that can get you in the door wherever you need to be. Acosta’s approach understands that different markets and retailers require different ways of thinking and acting. Our in-market, retailer-focused experts lead brands to exponential growth at major players like Loblaws, Sobeys, Metro, Shoppers Drug Mart, Hean Coutu, Pattison Food Group and Walmart.
Harness powerful analytics tools to identify actionable opportunities at the national, regional and local levels. Ensure your planograms meet shelving objectives, quickly evaluate performance across categories and develop custom scorecards to measure against your unique KPIs.
Our team is an extension of yours, leading directly from within the communities we serve. We proactively identify sales opportunities wherever they exist, unlock connectivity with retailer functions and categories, and provide granular coverage that is often overlooked by other sales agencies.
By uncovering actionable insights based on your brand’s performance combined with market-level trends, we craft winning strategies that translate into mutually beneficial execution plans. Our expertise, strong retailer connections, and cutting-edge tools empower us to provide a clear picture of retailer benefits and drive decision-making.
Services
Our solutions are designed to sell in and drive out your products – both in stores and online. From sales services to retail execution, we offer highly customizable solutions to grow your brand, increase availability and accelerate demand.
With established connections everywhere you need to be, we tell your brand’s story and earn your place and move the needle.
Accelerate your business across digital properties through e-commerce analysis, holistic omnichannel strategy, and optimization of your brand’s presence on retailer.com platforms
Streamline sales administration tasks to reduce cost, minimize deductions and speed up trade funds reconciliation.
Flexible, brand-focused sales and merchandising execution with national coverage across grocery, natural, mass, drug, gas and convenience.
Our BI experts synthesize and analyze retailer, syndicated and industry data to uncover actionable insights that over-deliver on your KPIs.
State-of-the-art proprietary space planning tools to optimize utilization of every inch of shelf space.
Explore our total retail business expertise with these frequently asked questions.
Which grocery, drug and mass retailers does Acosta support in Canada?
We support brands at a wide range of national and regional retailers, including:
Not seeing a specific retailer? Learn more about our coverage in club, natural and convenience. Contact us if you have questions.
What size brands does Acosta support?
Acosta has solutions to support brands of all shapes and sizes. Whether your brand is seeking distribution for the first time or is an established brand defending your position on the shelf, we have dedicated teams to help achieve your unique goals.
Why choose Acosta over building our own sales team?
Manufacturers benefit from Acosta’s expertise and industry connections. We guide brands through the complex retail landscape and processes, securing shelf space at retailers and optimizing promotional efforts at key retailers. Plus, our national scale, regional and local connectivity, and comprehensive services offer a cost-effective solution, saving manufacturers an estimated 20-30%.
Can Acosta support the execution of our sales plan if we already have a dedicated sales team for Walmart and other large grocery customers?
Yes, Acosta can complement your existing sales team by managing the execution and administration of your sales plan. We provide tailored support to ensure your strategy is implemented successfully across key retail channels.
Does Acosta handle merchandising execution in drugstores?
Yes, we cover over 1,700 stores with 1,100 retail specialists across Canada, ensuring your brand achieves optimal presence in leading drugstore chains.
How does Acosta help analyze our brand’s retail performance?
Acosta partners with various retailers and distributors to access POS and shipment data for performance benchmarking and analysis, which supports strategic decision-making. Our Business Intelligence & Insights team also leverages available third-party data and category insights from sources such as NIQ, Statista, and Kantar to provide actionable insights that assist with line reviews and new item sell-ins across multiple retail banners.
