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STMA CHRONICLES TABLE OF CONTENTS RIYAZ MOMIN Director IMTIYAZ PRASLA Director ARIF MOHAMMED Director BAHADUR RATNANI Director RAFIK MOMIN Director AHMED BADARPURA President NAUSHADALI MAREDIA Vice. President INAYAT MOMIN Hon. Secretary SHAUKAT MOMIN Treasurer STMA vendor contact list � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3 Featured stores of the month � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6 - 7 FDA Issues Marketing Decisions on Several Vapor Products � � � � � 12 - 13 In The Box February 2024 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 18 February 2024 Promo Sheet � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 19 Federal Reserve Extends Comment Period � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 16 BOARD OF DIRECTORS FEBRUARY 2024 2 STMA Newsletter February 2024
SOUTH TEXAS MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION VENDOR CONTACT LIST COMPANY VENDOR CONTACT NAME EMAIL ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER ALKA HYDRATE WATER ADRIAN MENDIOLA [email protected] 210-385-9264 AMCOM RESEARCH COMPANY BRYAN HENN 412-401-0938 BIG RED (KDP) BENNY JARAMILLO [email protected] 210-669-5360 BIG RED (KDP) DARRYL LEMEAR [email protected] 512-851-6997 BIMBO BACKERY EXPRESS SOUTH RECARDO GONZALEZ [email protected] 510-755-0495 BIMBO BACKERY EXPRESS SOUTH JESSE APOLINAR [email protected] 210-849-5543 BLUE RHINO ROLAND PUREVICH [email protected] 317-919-6992 BLUEBONNET ICE CREAM MELODI ROUHANI - 972-251-2100 BLUEBONNET ICE CREAM BRIAN YBARBO bybarbo@bluebonne�cecream.com 210-267-2799 BREEDEN BENEFIT GROUP TENA GARCIA [email protected] 512-567-9797 BREEDEN BENEFIT GROUP DARELL BREEDEN [email protected] 512-567-9797 BUGS HUNTERS PEST CONTROL INC SILVIA BURGESS [email protected] 210-816-0284 C4 ENERGY MARCUS GONZALEZ [email protected] 210-897-8779 C4 ENERGY MIKE GUTMAN [email protected] 940-315-6523 CELSIUS ENERGY JOE LUETGE [email protected] 561-765-0059 CELSIUS ENERGY ERICH KLEEMAN [email protected] 830-456-1738 CINTAS RYAN WILHITE [email protected] 210-648-3075 CINTAS FIRE JERMY MOYE - 832-641-6693 COKE BRIAN KELLEY [email protected] 210-749-9075 COINCLOUD BITCOIN RICH CARETSKTY - 305-582-0178 COKE JERMY SCHMITTOU jeremy.schmi�[email protected] 210-487-1736 CONGO BRANDS (PRIME AND ALANI) MEGAN DIMAS [email protected] 210-324-3519 ELECTROLIT USA SEAN CUNNINGHAM [email protected] 713-791-4659 EMPIRE PAYTECH KARISHMA SHARIF 713-979-6585 ESSENTIA WATER CHARLONDA MCDONALD [email protected] [email protected] 214-236-7960 EVAMOR WATER GLENN CARTER [email protected] 210-837-1093 FIJI WATER KEN JONES [email protected] 346-386-9842 FRITO LAY EMILY SCHWARTZKOPF-GATEWOOD [email protected] 618-314-3300 GLAZERS - For Alcholic Products Distribu�ons JJ GONZALEZ [email protected] 210-887-8667 GLAZERS - For Non Alcholic Products Distribu�ons JUSTIN TUCKERS jus�[email protected] 210-838-3741 HILAND DAIRY FOODS CURTIS HAMPSTEN [email protected] 210-380-0127 LAW SECURITY PAM WOOD - 210-771-7714 MEXICAN SNACKS MARIO GODINEZ [email protected] 956-440-9127 MODISOFT ZARIFA ARIFI admin@modiso�.com 281-201-6838 NATIONAL BITCOIN KENDALL JASCO 949-329-2845 OCONNOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TAX CONSULTANT DEREK PENA [email protected] 210-323-7876 PEPSI KEVIN CUELLAR [email protected] 210-372-3881 PEPSI LARRY MIRELES [email protected] 210-775-8378 PEPSI AYMAN JARADI [email protected] 832-526-7544 PEPSI RAMIRO GARZA [email protected] 210-774-7729 RAPIDXCHANGE SAM HARDIN [email protected] 713-444-1678 REDBULL MANUEL GONZALEZ [email protected] 210-997-2337 REDBULL KENDRA DAVIS [email protected] 210-784-7180 SILVER EAGLE BEVERAGES - For Alcholic Products Distribu�ons DENNIS DIEM [email protected] 210-475-6930 SILVER EAGLE BEVERAGES - For Non Alcholic Products Distribu�ons MARK NAVARRO [email protected] 210-685-6000 SOLVE HR DAN CARDENAS [email protected] 210-912-4002 STMA PRINTING ZEESHAN DHUKA prin�[email protected] 210-672-6006 EXT:109 STMA WAREHOUSE MARIA BEGUM / JASSAD MOMIN [email protected] 210-672-6006 T&D DIST DONA PICE [email protected] 512-755-1068 UPTIME ENERGY TRAVIS WILKERSON twilkerson@up�meenergy.com 409-790-3059 UPTIME ENERGY VENNIE PALMIERI vpalmieri@up�meenergy.com 661-210-9787 WASTE MANAGEMENT CUSTOMER CARE - 800-800-5804 WASTE MANAGEMENT GUZMAN JR. JAMES [email protected] 210-365-9802 XPRESS SANI AARON WOOD [email protected] 210-733-1122 YUMI ICE CREAM GERARDO MORALES [email protected] 120-540-3472 ZEN WATER DUSTIN MEADE dus�[email protected] 832-702-6902 STMA Newsletter February 2024 3
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Houston: 294-0466 EFax: (800) 783-0422 San Antonio: 729-1000 EFax: (800) 783-0422 Mohammed Manji: Mobile: (210) 373-9209 Toll Free: (866) 294-0466 Email: [email protected] Address: 1449 Highway 6 Suite #300 Sugar Land, TX 77478 WebSite: www.empirepaytech.com STMA Newsletter February 2024 5
OF THE MONTH FEATURED STORES NEW PIKNIK FOOD STMA ID: 4197 6 STMA Newsletter February 2024
OF THE MONTH FEATURED STORES SELECT STOP STMA ID: 4155 STMA Newsletter February 2024 7
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$144.00 Profit Opportunity With Only 4 Cases! GBB – will provide the display rack when 4 SKU’s are purchased. The ask: 1 case of each of the 4 SKU’s • Fireball 20pk Buckets • Fireball 10pk’s • Parrot Bay 10pk’s • 99 Watermelon 10pk’s - THIS IS A PAID ADVERTISTMENT - 10 STMA Newsletter February 2024
Single bottle purchases at regular retail zenWTR Alkaline Water Promotional Dates: 2/1/24 - 2/29/24 *approximately 9.5 ‡closure & label made from 100% recyclable materials 12 / 23.7 oz Pricing:$13.00/case ($3.00 discount) SRP: 2/$4 GM: 45.8% Pricin g: $15.00/case ($4.00 discount) SRP: 2/$4.50 GM: 44.4% Available From: Glazer's Beer&Beverage FrioDistributing Southern Distributing Keg1 O'Neal Capital Reyes Distributing STMA Member Shelf Payment Available Ultra-Pure Vapor Distilled Water In Bottles Made From 100% Recycled† Ocean-Bound Plastic 12 / 1 Liter STMA Newsletter February 2024 11
HAVE MANY OF THEIR PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES REJECTED FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES. “Thorough scientific review of tobacco products applications is a key pillar of FDA’s comprehensive regulatory approach,” Brian King, director of the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products stated in regard to several of the denied products. “ “It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that sufficient scientific evidence is included in an application to meet the necessary public health standard required by law. In these cases, such evidence was lacking.” By: Amanda Koprowski || Retrieved from: https://csnews.com/fda-issues-marketing-decisions-several-vapor-products E-CIGARETTES TAKE A HIT AS SEVERAL WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued several marketing denial orders (MDOs) covering multiple products by various companies, including Bidi Vapor, Shenzhen Youme Information Technology Co., Fontem US and Shenzhen IVPS Technology Co. The FDA evaluates premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) based on a public health standard that considers the risks and benefits of the product to the population as a whole. After reviewing the companies’ PMTAs, the FDA determined that the applications lacked sufficient evidence to demonstrate that permitting the marketing of the products would be appropriate for the protection of public health, which is the standard legally required by the 2009 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. ARTICLE 2024 FEBRUARY FDA ISSUES MARKETING DECISIONS ON SEVERAL VAPOR PRODUCTS The Bidi Stick Classic E-Cigarette Suorin Air Refillable E-Cigarette Suorin Air Empty Cartridge The blu PLUS+ Battery Seven blu PLUS+ prefilled e-liquids Twenty-two SMOK brand e-cigarette products 12 STMA Newsletter February 2024
Editor’s note: AS A RESULT OF THE MDOS C-stores, of course, are not immune from the shoplifting epidemic. They should back this legislation as a first step to stemming the flood of losses they incur from thieves. neither Bidi nor any of the other companies will be allowed to market or distribute the above list of products in the United States without risking an FDA enforcement action. The FDA may also enforce compliance by distributors or retailers, a duty it has taken seriously as it has ramped up its enforcement on illegal tobacco products in the last few years. In response to the decision, Bidi Vapors expressed the company’s disappointment with the finding but wanted to clarify that this would only affect a single product. “Bidi Vapor is … currently reviewing the opinion based on its merits,” said Niraj Patel, Bidi CEO. “In the meantime, the decision only affects our ‘Classic’ or tobacco-flavored product. Our remaining 10 flavors are still under scientific review and available for sale. At this time, we are investigating legal remedies and expect to have updates in the coming days. For now, we ask that our wholesale and retail partners direct their questions to our sales representatives.” STMA Newsletter February 2024 13
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INSTALLATION & DELIVERY CONTRACTORS, TECHNICIANS, SALES REPS WANTED Walk-in Coolers & Freezers Beer Caves New Construction Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration FINANCING AVAILABLE ( 8 3 3 ) 7 8 0 - 3 1 3 2 s a l e s @ c o m m e r c i a l r e f r i g e r a t i o n c o . c o m w w w . c o m m e r c i a l r e f r i g e r a t i o n c o . c o m STMA Newsletter February 2024 15
PUBLIC COMMENTS WERE PREVIOUSLY DUE Numerous retail groups, including the National Retail Federation (NRF), the Retail Industry Leaders Association and the Merchants Payments Coalition, applauded the proposal but raised concerns that the revisions do not go far enough, as Convenience Store News previously reported. By: Angela Hanson || Retrieved from: https://csnews.com/federal-reserve-extends-comment-period-debit-card-swipe-fee-changes BY FEB. 12. WASHINGTON, D.C. — There is more time to comment on proposed changes to debit card swipe fees. The Federal Reserve Board announced on Jan. 22 that it will extend the public comment period on its interchange fee proposal to May 12. The additional time will allow the public more time to analyze the proposal and prepare their comments, according to the Board. Comments on the proposal were originally due by Feb. 12. The Board also published additional data related to the interchange fee cap in order to provide the public with additional information as they consider the proposal. The data is available here on the Federal Reserve website. In October 2023, the Federal Reserve Board of Governors voted to open up proposed revisions to Regulation II’s Interchange Fee Cap to a 90-day public comment period upon the proposal’s publication in the Federal Register. If adopted, the base component cap would decrease to 14.4 cents, the ad valorem component would decrease to 4 basis points, and the fraud-prevention adjustment would increase to 1.3 cents per transaction. With the three components taken into account, the maximum interchange fee for a $50 debit card transaction will be 17.70 cents, down from the current value of 24.50 cents for the same transaction. “This is a significant reduction that will save money for retailers and their customers, and we welcome the progress that has been made,” said NRF Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel Stephanie Martz. “Nonetheless, it still doesn’t get to the ‘reasonable’ level Congress sought and it isn’t proportional to banks’ falling costs.” ARTICLE 2024 FEBRUARY FEDERAL RESERVE EXTENDS COMMENT PERIOD FOR DEBIT CARD SWIPE FEE CHANGES 16 STMA Newsletter February 2024
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SPANNER POSTER COOLER DO0R DECALS SHELF TALKER IN THE STMA BOX FEBRUARY 2024 18 STMA Newsletter February 2024
Blended Margin% is based on 70% Promo and 30% Regular Sale Vendor PROMO PRODUCTS Promo Type Case Qty Regular Price Promo invoice cost Off Invoice Incen�ve Net cost a�er incen�ves Net unit cost Promo Pricing Net promo Margin % Suggested Retail Price Blended Margin% Spanner & Posters Promo�ons: CSD 12 PK - 12 oz - 2 / $12.50 2 13.00 $ 10.20 $ $ - 10.20 $ $ 5.10 2 / $12.50 18.40% $8.99 25.86% Bai Water 18 oz - 2 / $5.00 12 20.80 $ 17.60 $ $ - 17.60 $ $ 1.47 2 / $5.00 41.33% $3.09 44.69% Fritolay XL 4.79 Lay's (5.0-7.75 oz) - 2 / $8.00 Poster 1 & Digi�al Media 1 3.53 $ 3.18 $ $ - 3.18 $ $ 3.18 2 / $8.00 20.50% $4.79 27.06% Coke Powerade 28 oz - 2 / $4.22 Poster 2 15 22.35 $ 18.90 $ $ - 18.90 $ $ 1.26 2 / $4.22 40.28% $2.69 44.15% C4 Energy C4 Performance Energy 16 oz - 2 / $5.00 Poster 3 12 20.00 $ 18.00 $ $ - 18.00 $ $ 1.50 2 / $5.00 40.00% $3.19 43.89% In-Stores & Digital Media Promo�ons: Celsius Celisus 12 OZ - 2 / $5.00 Digital & Instore 12 19.00 $ 18.00 $ $ - 18.00 $ $ 1.50 2 / $5.00 40.00% $3.19 43.89% Coke Dasani 16.9 oz/24pk - 1 / $5.99 Instore 1 6.90 $ 4.40 $ $ - 4.40 $ $ 4.40 1 / $5.99 26.54% $5.99 26.54% Coke Monster 16 oz - 2 / $5.50 Digital & Instore 24 40.96 $ 39.21 $ $ - 39.21 $ $ 1.63 2 / $5.50 40.59% $3.19 43.05% Coke CSD 20 OZ - FLAVORS ONLY - 2 / $4.50 Digital & Instore 24 36.83 $ 32.88 $ $ - 32.88 $ $ 1.37 2 / $4.50 39.11% $2.69 42.10% Coke Dasani 1 Ltr - 2 / $4.00 Instore 12 17.76 $ 14.76 $ $ - 14.76 $ $ 1.23 2 / $4.00 38.50% $2.59 42.70% Coke Vitaminwater 20 OZ - 2 / $4.70 Instore 12 18.96 $ 17.40 $ $ - 17.40 $ $ 1.45 2 / $4.70 38.30% $3.29 43.59% Redbull 8 - 8.4 OZ - 3 / $6.50 24 40.75 $ 37.25 $ $ - 37.25 $ $ 1.55 3 / $6.50 28.38% $2.99 38.23% Redbull 12 OZ - 2 /$6.00 24 53.45 $ 52.45 $ $ - 52.45 $ $ 2.19 2 /$6.00 27.15% $3.99 32.58% Congo Alani Nu Energy 12 oz - 2 /$5.00 Instore 24 40.00 $ 36.00 $ 36.00 $ $ 1.50 2 /$5.00 40.00% $3.19 43.89% Essen�a Essen�al 1 LT - 2 / $4.50 Digital & Instore 12 17.04 $ 17.04 $ $ 1.30 15.74 $ $ 1.31 2 / $4.50 41.70% $2.69 44.56% Frito XL 4.79 Lay's (5.0-7.75 oz) - 2 / $8.00 Digital & Instore 1 3.53 $ 3.18 $ $ - 3.18 $ $ 3.18 2 / $8.00 20.50% $4.79 27.06% KDP Deja Blue 1 Ltr - 2 / $2.00 Instore 15 13.50 $ 9.00 $ $ - 9.00 $ $ 0.60 2 / $2.00 40.00% $1.69 47.35% KDP Vita Coco Juice Cans .5L - 2 / $4.70 Digital & Instore 12 21.00 $ 16.90 $ 16.90 $ $ 1.41 2 / $4.70 40.07% $3.29 45.21% KDP Evian 1 Ltr - 2 /$5.00 Digital & Instore 12 21.26 $ 18.84 $ 18.00 $ $ 1.50 2 /$5.00 40.00% $3.59 45.47% Pepsi Aquafina & Brisk Tea 1 Ltr - 2 / $3.50 Instore 15 All Year 15.00 $ 15.00 $ $ 1.00 2 /$3.50 42.86% $2.29 46.90% *** Redbull 8 oz and Fritolay Value blended margin 50% | 50% Red bull In Store / Digital Media FEB 2024 PROMO (Please Note: It is Mandatory for members to run all the Promos) Spanner KDP / BigRed SOUTH TEXAS MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION FEBRUARY 2024 PROMO (Please Note: Its Mandatory For Members to run all the promos) STMA Newsletter February 2024 19
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