L&R DISTRIBUTORS
WholesaleNew York, United States501-1000 Employees
L&R Distributors is a wholesale distributor headquartered in Brooklyn, New York 11232, serving retailers across the United States. It is described as one of the largest purchasers and distributors of cosmetics in the United States and distributes over 40,000 items across categories including toys, school supplies, hosiery, hair accessories, home appliances, health and beauty aids, and more. The company operates three regional warehouses in Arkansas, New Jersey, and Nevada to support nationwide distribution and employs between 501 and 1000 people, including a nationwide team of over 600 merchandisers who perform in-store execution by stocking shelves according to planograms. The business model emphasizes a one-stop solution for retailers, aiming to simplify the supply chain and provide integrated sourcing, logistics, shelf placement, and inventory management to help stores stay competitive. In its corporate history, Platinum Equity acquired L&R Distributors in July 2020, and in May 2023 Rebecca Lay left the role of vice president of SIOP and Procurement.