Retail Delivery and Logistics
Source is the integrated leader in the supply of magazines and books to the traditional and specialty marketplace. Our customers include mass merchandisers, grocery retailers, C-stores, drug chains, bookstores, club stores, home improvement retailers and more.
Each of our retailers works with a field force of Regional and National sales team members who help to manage account activities, grow retail sales and capitalize on new opportunities. In addition, our cutting-edge distribution and logistics teams help Source’s retailers consistently perform better than industry averages.
Source has three unique ways to ensure magazines and books reach the consumer fast and cost-effectively:
Traditional Distribution
- Grocery, mass merchandisers, drug and large convenience chains
- Distribution is primarily within Source’s geographic truck footprint
- Full merchandising service
- Full magazine selection is available
- Major accounts include Walmart, Target, Kroger, Safeway, Giant Eagle, Walgreens, CVS and 7-Eleven
Specialty Distribution
- Bookstores, wholesale/club chains and home-improvement retailers
- Nationwide distribution utilizing a sophisticated distribution network, including pre-weekend delivery to all locations
- Includes highly-advanced 3x per week replenishment
- Full magazine selection is available
- Major accounts include Barnes & Noble, Costco and Home Depot
Retail Vision*
- Specialized retailers such as auto retailers, sporting good stores and discount chains
- Distribution is nationwide, utilizing a sophisticated distribution network, including pre-weekend delivery
- Specialized magazine selection (1,100+ titles)
- Includes a proprietary, direct-to-retail program for specialty publishers
- Major accounts include Tractor Supply, Fred’s and Pep Boys
*Source Interlink Distribution is the marketing arm of Retail Vision. Retail Vision is a division of Source Interlink Magazines, LLC. To learn more about Retail Vision: Click Here
