More For Your Store.®
Senior Leadership
Imperial Trading has adapted, overcome and innovated the industry. Our senior management and their teams go over and beyond for our customers being the experts and support they can always count on. Our senior management team has decades of experience and dedication to Imperial.
Standing from L to R : Henry Saacks, Director of Safety and Security; Steve Spalitta, VP of Administration; Emile Cantrell, Chief Marketing Officer; Lee Farrell, VP of Retail Services; Wayne Baquet, President & CEO; Nike Georges, Director to the President; Richie Duhon, VP of Operations; Suzanne Wyman, VP of IT; Ricky Bearden, VP of Sales; Brad Prendergast, Chief Financial Officer
History
C.H. Pelias, a Greek immigrant, founded Imperial Trading in 1916 as a wholesale grocer for independent retail stores in New Orleans. The 3rd generation family business is owned by John Georges and led by President Wayne Baquet, Jr. For over 100 years, our visionary leadership and committed workforce have provided unmatched service and results in the convenience store industry.
Strategic Distribution
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Louisiana | 701 Edwards Ave. | Elmwood, LA 70123
ALTERNATE DC’S
Georgia | 908 West Ave. | Cedartown, GA 30125
Louisiana | 4801 Viking Dr. | Bossier City, LA 71111
Mississippi | 604 Carter Ave. | New Albany, MS 38652
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5-Point Go to Market Support System
Multi-level Support for agile business operations, store penetration and instant solutions.
Detailed Business Reviews
Benchmark Analysis, comparing your stores to the marketplace.