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Earl Smith Distributing

Earl Smith Distributing

1717 Beard Street 
Port Huron, MI 48060

Phone: (810)985-9543

Fax: (810)985-9639

www.earlsmithdistributing.com

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%