SEATTLE, Sept. 15, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- On Friday, September 17, Associated Grocers, Incorporated marks its 70th Anniversary. Since its founding in 1934, AG has been a leading player in the region's grocery industry. AG's yearlong anniversary celebration will recognize the independent retailers, team members and vendor partners who have contributed to the success of the company and the communities they serve. Currently employing over 800 people at its South Seattle, Renton and Clackamas facilities, AG boasts a customer list that includes: Alaska Commercial Company, Brown & Cole, Central Market, Fuller's, Haggen, Larry's Markets, Market Place, Metropolitan Markets, Neighborhood Market, Pay-Less Supermarkets, Red Apple Markets, Roth's, Thriftway, Zupan's Markets, and many others.
Throughout its long history, AG has assisted its customers in overcoming the many challenges independent operators face when competing with the big chains. "As we chart our course for future success, it is important that we celebrate the history that has built the organization and made us stronger over time," said AG President and CEO, Robert P. Hermanns. The company is actively pursuing a number of initiatives to bolster sales and ensure growth. AG recently announced that it will be the primary supplier of Haggen Food & Pharmacy and TOP Food & Drug's grocery and meat products -- a transition that is expected to be completed in October.
Associated Grocers, Incorporated is a full service wholesaler providing food, general merchandise and retail services to stores throughout Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. Since its founding, AG has leveraged its group buying power to facilitate the growth of its over 400 retail customer locations. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, AG procures and distributes through its distribution centers a comprehensive selection of perishable and nonperishable commodities including: grocery, meat, produce, deli, natural, specialty, ethnic, service deli, service bakery, general merchandise, and health and beauty care.
For more information about Associated Grocers, Incorporated and its history visit: http://www.agsea.com/ag_story.html
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