Earl Smith Distributing
1717 Beard Street
Port Huron, MI 48060
Phone: (810)985-9543
Fax: (810)985-9639
Owners
Bob Smith
Owner
bsmith@earlsmith.net
Key Employees
Andy Smith
VP of Sales
asmith@earlsmith.net
Erik Smith
VP of Operations
esmith@earlsmith.net
A. Younkins
Accounts Receivable
ayounkins@earlsmith.net
Total number of employees: 65
Number of merchandisers: 10
Number of sales reps: 9
Number of sales supervisors: 4
About Us
Earl Smith Distributing is the leading beer wholesaler in the thumb region of Michigan, providing various alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands. We distribute our partner suppliers’ products to our valued retail customers within St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, and Huron Counties. We have done so for over 80+ years and will continue to do so.
Community Involvement
Major Company donations or charitable organizations supported:
Sons
YMCA
United Way
Counties Served
Tuscola
Sanilac
Huron
St. Clair
Total Market population: 400, 000
Current Suppliers (Beer Only)
National: Anheuser-Busch, North American Breweries, Diageo, Mark Anthony, Boston Beer, Pabst, Heineken, New Belgium, Sierra Nevada, Sol, Arnold Hard, Cigar City, Paulaner, Sapparo, Oskar Blues, Phusion Projects, Deschutes
Regional: Great Lakes
Michigan: Bell’s, Founders, New Holland, Blake’s, Petosky, Perrin, Roak, Arbor, Ellison, Austin Bros., Right Brain, Rochester Mills
Competitive Advantage
Our book is best in the state
Our people
Our service
Local Market Dynamics
Rural
Blue collar
Older demographic
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Retail Account Information
Off-Premise Accounts: 450
On-Premise Accounts: 350
Chain Accounts Serviced
Off-Premise + number of locations:
Meijer (2)
Kroger (3)
Sam’s Club (1)
Wal-Mart (4)
CVS (6)
RiteAid (6)
Spartans (8)
Speedway (11)
Walgreens (3)
Dollar General (30)
Festival & Event Accounts
Major Venues/Special Events/Festivals serviced within the market:
Blue Water Fest
Mackinac Sailboat Race
Cheeseburger Fest - Caseville
Total Number of Events/Festivals held within market: 25
Total Number of Events/Festivals serviced by company: 20
Current Total Customer Service Score: 89%
Delivery Service Score: 96%
Sales Service Score: 88%