Associate Membership
*** To complete an online membership application, you will first be prompted to register for a CDMA account.
Once you are approved, please login and proceed with application***
Membership makes a difference! Now more than ever, businesses need an association that will support their needs and keep them competitive in an ever-changing environment. As a member of Chain Drug Marketing Association, you will benefit not only by having access to CDMA’s programs, but you will have the use of CDMA’s dedicated Category Managers 52 weeks a year. Over 200 suppliers are already benefiting from CDMA membership.
Below is a brief outline of our programs, please contact a category manager for more information.
CDMA Trade Shows
Appointment based show designed for maximum networking
Meet one on one with buyers
Participate in educational and networking events
Virtual Trade Show (VTS) |
Category specific shows
Held entirely online, open 24 hours for two weeks
All the benefits of a live show, without the expenses
Marketing Programs
Centralized Billing
Associate Members can take advantage of our centralized billing program.
Drop ship to the member store/warehouse. You bill CDMA. CDMA pays you.
Alleviate multiple billings and credit checks
Category Management Team
CDMA provides a dedicated category management team to ensure your success.
52 weeks/year guidance through CDMA Marketing Programs
Specialty Mailings
Sent to over 100 buying centers that make purchasing decisions for our member stores.
Send samples, sales sheets, order forms, press releases, catalogs, etc. to promote your product line
Front End Focus Newsletter
Our monthly newsletter contains information relevant to our Retail/Wholesale Members.
Submit your articles/press releases each month to your category management team for inclusion
Mailed to each Retail/Wholesale Member and posted on chaindrug.com
Golden Years Super Saver
GYSS is a coupon book designed for the senior shopper.
Associate Members are offered discounts
Designed to help you capitalize on the purchasing power of the 50+ market
CDMA Distribution
Associate Members have the opportunity to submit items to be distributed through the CDMA warehouse.
For more details, please discuss with your Category Manager
eMarketing Programs
Website
Associate Members are given access to the Member Area at chaindrug.com.
Get up-to-date information on events and programs
Register for CDMA trade shows
View the current issue of the Front End Focus
Retail/Wholesale Members have access to your submitted category reviews, planograms & FSI schedules
Order forms, catalogs & sell sheets can also be posted in the Retail/Wholesale Members Area
Member Directory
Only CDMA Members receive access to the online Member Directory.
Contact information for each Retail/Wholesale Member
Compatible with Excel for easy exporting
Source CDMA
Promote your closeouts, opportunity buys and hot buys.
Formatted by CDMA team for maximum attention
Faxed and emailed to all Retail/Wholesale Members
Email Communication
Transmit information for time sensitive communications to stores.
Promotional activities, price changes, new items and recalls
New Supplier Introduction
As a new Associate Member, you will be introduced to our family of members!
Sent as a press release to all Retail/Wholesale Members
Communicated via email and placed on chaindrug.com
