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Independent Grocery

Independent Grocery Wholesale Supplier

Smooth Wholesales helps independent grocers, local supermarkets and regional food stores add range difference beyond mainstream supermarket lines — imported drinks and snacks, confectionery, household and personal care that give shoppers a reason to buy locally.

Independent IGA supermarket storefront
1,000swholesale lines
Quick dispatchfrom one location
$400min. order
Built for independent grocery

Built for independent grocery stores

Independent grocers compete against the major chains every day. The way to win isn't to match them line for line — it's to range the specialty, imported and impulse products shoppers can't get at the big supermarkets.

Independent grocery and liquor retailers are a major part of Australian retail — thousands of outlets turning over around $16 billion in national sales. Smooth Wholesales helps you stand out with differentiated range and the everyday household top-ups that keep locals shopping close to home.

What these stores need
Range difference vs the chains
Imported drinks, snacks & confectionery
Everyday household top-ups
Personal care & toiletries
Impulse & promotional displays
In-store aisle of imported USA drinks, snacks and confectionery on grocery shelving
Everyday top-ups

Everyday top-up categories for local shoppers

The convenient household and personal care lines that keep locals shopping close to home — alongside the imported range that sets you apart.

  • Imported Range — USA Drinks & Snacks, American & UK Confectionery
  • Treats & Impulse — Novelty Candy, Local Confectionery, Energy Drinks
  • Household — Cleaning Supplies, Household Essentials
  • Personal Care — Toiletries, Everyday Medicines
  • Kids & Seasonal — Toys, Books, Giftware, Seasonal Ranges
Why independent grocers work with us

Range difference and everyday lines, one supplier

Range That Stands Out

Imported and specialty lines that give shoppers a reason to buy from you, not the chains.

Built for Independent Grocers

We understand local supermarkets, mixed grocery and regional food stores.

Easy Trade Ordering

Browse, price and reorder online through the trade portal — no rep visits required.

One Order, Fewer Suppliers

Consolidate front-of-shop ranging and cut down on the number of suppliers you manage.

One Order, Many Categories

Drinks, snacks, confectionery, household and personal care lines that add value to the customers already shopping local.

Regular Range Refresh

New arrivals, gifting and seasonal lines to keep the front of shop fresh year-round.

Best suited to

Stores we supply

Independent grocers Local supermarkets Mixed grocery retailers Regional food stores Specialty & international grocers Stores wanting range difference

Ready to add range difference to your independent grocery store?

Apply for trade access to view wholesale pricing, browse the Smooth Wholesales range and place orders online.

FAQs

Common questions

Do you supply independent grocery stores?

Yes. Smooth Wholesales supplies independent grocers, local supermarkets, mixed grocery retailers and regional food stores with differentiated wholesale products.

What products work well for independent grocers?

Imported USA drinks and snacks, American and UK confectionery, novelty candy, household top-ups and personal care all work well — products shoppers may not find in the major chains give your store a reason to be visited.

Do you sell USA drinks and snacks wholesale?

Yes. We supply imported USA drinks, snacks and American confectionery wholesale to approved trade customers.

Do you supply UK confectionery?

Yes. We stock UK and imported confectionery wholesale alongside local and novelty candy lines.

Can independent grocers order household and personal care products?

Yes. We supply household products, cleaning supplies, personal care, toiletries and everyday top-up lines for local shoppers.

Can I order across multiple categories?

Yes. You can order across drinks, snacks, confectionery, household, personal care and impulse categories on a single trade account.

Is there a minimum order?

A $400 minimum order applies. Once approved for trade access you can view wholesale pricing and order online.

Apply for trade access

Register now
and access 1,000s
of products!

Trade access is for Australian retailers and businesses with a valid ABN. Once approved, you can access the full catalogue, wholesale pricing, current deals and channel-relevant ranges through the trade portal.

  • Full product catalogue and wholesale pricing
  • Current deals, clearance lines and new arrivals
  • Channel-relevant ranging suggestions
  • Quick shipping on stocked lines
  • Real support from people who understand retail

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For manufacturers & suppliers

Got a product
for Australian shelves?

Local, imported, established or emerging — if it fits petrol & convenience, post, newsagency, tobacconist, independent grocery or general retail, our buying team will review it for channel fit and ranging potential.

Direct Buyer Access

Reviewed by someone who understands the channel, not buried in a generic procurement portal.

Channel-Specific Placement

We assess which channel and which fixture in store your product is most likely to perform in.

Real Sell-Through Data

Where possible, we share practical feedback on performance by channel, customer type and season.

Honest Range Decisions

If the product is a fit, we tell you the next step. If not, we tell you that too — without months of follow-up.

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