J. Polep Distribution Services Joins Frosty Acres Brands



J. Polep Distribution Services, founded in 1898 by Charles Polep in Salem, MA, is ranked as one of the top 15 convenience store distributors in the country. It services more than 4,000 chain and independent retailers in the six New England states and New York. Over the past several years, J. Polep has acquired companies, expanded product lines, and added programs and value added services to better service the convenience store retailer.

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