Distribution Canada Inc. (DCI) / Canadian Independent Grocery Buyers Alliance (CIGBA)

Distribution Canada Inc. (dci) was formed as a buying group for "Independent Canadian Grocers" in 1981. To date, membership has grown to include independent grocers, small grocery chains, wholesalers/distributors, and C-store chains. Collectively members / retailers operate over a thousand retail outlets with combined annual retail sales in the Billions. Distribution Canada Inc. is a national organization of independent retailers that foster collaborative selling relationships between its members, manufacturers, and key stakeholders in the Canadian retailing industry. In 2019, Distribution Canada Inc. (DCI) commenced a restructuring for the purpose of ensuring that DCI’s business practices are aligned to current and future changes in the market, as well as to explore potential new growth opportunities. The redesign included the formation of a new not-for-profit corporation called “Canadian Independent Grocery Buyers Alliance (CIGBA)”. Follow us on Twitter (@DistributionCan): bit.ly/2oDtFjl Follow us on Facebook: bit.ly/2odslHt CIGBA Website: www.cigba.ca