Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) distributed a record $293.1 million in year-end patronage at its Annual Shareholders Meeting, capping a fiscal year in which the cooperative reported net sales of $11.6 billion and consolidated company sales of $12.2 billion – up 0.63 percent and 0.91 percent, respectively, on a comparable basis. The total distribution of cooperative […]
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Fareway Breaks Ground On Freezer Expansion At Boone Distribution Center
Fareway Stores has broken ground on a 105,000-square-foot freezer building expansion at its Boone, Iowa distribution campus, a project the company says will nearly double pallet capacity and lay the groundwork for future automation investment. Gleeson Constructors and Engineers LLC is set to complete construction by summer 2027. The Boone campus has served as the […]
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Family Fare Completes Full-Store Remodel In Paw Paw, MI
The Family Fare supermarket in Paw Paw, Michigan has completed a full-store remodel, expanding its fresh food offerings and refreshing key departments at one of the community’s longest-standing neighborhood grocery locations. The renovation focused on high-priority areas for shoppers, including expanded produce, an upgraded hot bar, expanded beer, wine and liquor selections and a nostalgic […]
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AWG Celebrates 100th Anniversary At 2026 Innovation Showcase
Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) launched its centennial celebration at its 2026 Innovation Showcase, marking 100 years since independent retailers united in 1926 to collectively compete against the growing power of chain stores. Today, the cooperative serves 1,100 member companies and 3,500 locations across 33 states, making it the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler. The Innovation […]
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Volunteer Registration Open For Meijer LPGA Classic For Simply Give
Volunteer registration is open for the 12th Annual Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, scheduled for June 18-21 at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Michigan. The tournament is seeking more than 1,400 volunteers to support the event, which combines LPGA Tour competition with hunger relief fundraising through Meijer’s Simply Give program. Volunteers can register at […]
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AWG’s Cooperative Strength Positions Independent Grocers For Future
As Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026, the cooperative is reflecting on a century defined by independent spirit, shared success and an unwavering commitment to its members – while keeping its focus firmly on what comes next. Founded in 1926 by a group of independent grocers who believed they were stronger […]
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Kroger, Peoria Area Anti-Hunger Coalition Launch Annual Canathon Food Drive
The Peoria Area Anti-Hunger Coalition launched its 40th Annual Canathon food drive on March 19 at local Kroger stores, collecting donations through the end of March with a goal of 50,000 pounds of food for 11 participating central Illinois food pantries. Kroger opened the drive with $1,000 in non-perishable food donations and $1,500 in Kroger […]
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Schnucks Raises $100K Through Urban League Campaign
Schnucks Markets and its customers raised a combined $100,000 for the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis through the sixth annual Round Up at the Register campaign, held Feb. 4-17. Customers contributed $83,624 at checkout, with Schnucks adding $16,376 to reach the $100,000 total. Customers were given the option at checkout to round up their […]