Associate Membership

Fill out online Associate Membership Application
Request an Associate Member Packet
Contact a Category Manager
*** 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