WORKING WITH MANUFACTURERS AND RETAILERS TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE LONG TERM PARTNERSHIPS
DrivingForce Connections Inc was founded in 2006 seeing a need to help small and medium sized businesses break into the North American retail market when many of the larger agencies wouldn’t take them on. The company prides itself on partnering with innovative companies and products to help pioneer brands, break them into the market and make them household names.
OUR SERVICES
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Calling on retailer headquarters
Identify new business opportunities
Bring programs to e-commerce platforms
Build and maintain strong relationships with the retailer
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Share insight of the retailer’s initiatives and strategies
Create merchandising solutions to drive brand awareness
Analyze category sales data
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Help prepare vendor on-boarding and listing forms
Assist in managing chargebacks and deductions
Manage and help troubleshoot purchase orders
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Facilitate line review process
Partner with retailers and manufacturers to create exit strategies to maximize profitability for all parties
Establish, set, and manage inventory quantities with both retailers and manufacturers
CATEGORIES
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Baby
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Health & Beauty
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Food & Beverage
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Health & Wellness
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Home Decor
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Bedding
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Household Cleaning
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Pet
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Toys
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Arts & Crafts
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Apparel
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Tabletop
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Electronics
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Seasonal
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E-Commerce
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Food Service
OUR PARTNERS
RETAILERS
Walmart
Loblaws
Sobeys
Giant Tiger
Red Apple
London Drugs
Ardene
Staples
Office Depot
Walmart Loblaws Sobeys Giant Tiger Red Apple London Drugs Ardene Staples Office Depot
Canadian Tire
Toys R Us
Metro
Shoppers Drug Mart
Rexall
Indigo
Costco
Target
Dollartree
Canadian Tire Toys R Us Metro Shoppers Drug Mart Rexall Indigo Costco Target Dollartree
Family Dollar
Dollar General
Walgreens
CVS
Burlington
Ross
Big Lots
TJX
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Family Dollar Dollar General Walgreens CVS Burlington Ross Big Lots TJX 711
Pilot
Sheetz
Albertsons
Kohls
Amazon
Rite Aid
Menard
Army and Air Force Exchange Services
Caseys
Canteen
Pilot Sheetz Albertsons Kohls Amazon Rite Aid Menard Army and Air Force Exchange Services Caseys Canteen
Paul Coles
PRESIDENT & OWNER
For over 15 years I have operated DrivingForce Connections Inc with the goal of helping companies break into the retail marketplace through innovation and design.
The company has expanded from an agency focused on toys, to one servicing many categories in the retail environment. DrivingForce has grown to have more than 20 clients on its roster and continues to look for companies with unique offerings to partner with.
Paul is a strategic mastermind when it comes to designing programs that meet the needs of his clients. He has a keen eye for both details and trends allowing him to stay ahead of the curve providing his clients with invaluable insights to improve their business.
Angie Andreone
CEO YoYo World Colectibles & Ping Importing LLC
Paul is a pleasure to work with. He has a keen sense of what our North American retailers are looking for and is always looking for new and innovative ways to grow the business. He has great relationships with the merchants and consistently follows up on a timely basis.
Mary Ferguson
Sr Account Executive, Incredible Group
Paul is easy to work with and well connected. He is very knowledgable and understands the retail environment and what is needed to not only manage a pre-existing brand but to pioneer a new one. Paul and his team are a pleasure to work with.
Josh Joelson
Joelson Industries Inc.
PARTNER WITH US
Interested in learning more about partnering with DrivingForce Connections? Send us a note and we will be in touch to learn more about your business and share ways we can help you break into the market.
