Upside Partners with Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. to Unlock New Profit Generation Opportunities for Its Members

November 8, 2023 Upside

In a significant stride within the grocery retail sector, Upside announced its partnership with Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) — the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving 1,100 member companies and more than 3,400 locations throughout 31 states from nine wholesale divisions. 

AWG Brands Launches Redesigned Consumer Websites

November 6, 2023 Associated Wholesale Grocers

AWG Brands, the private brands of Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG), launched two redesigned consumer-facing websites, one for the Always Save® brand and one for the Best Choice® Family of Brands. The revamped websites aim to build brand awareness and loyalty, while driving consumers to AWG member retailers’ stores.  

AWG Partners with University of Illinois on Digital Coupon Analytics Project

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) partnered with the University of Illinois Gies School of Business on a research project to discover the effectiveness of digital coupons on customer behavior. The students’ findings are helping to guide AWG Brands’ digital coupon strategy.

AWG Appoints Executive Vice President, Division Operations

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) announced that Derek Jones has been appointed Executive Vice President, Division Operations of the Company effective July 10, 2023. In this role, Jones will lead all operations functions to include divisions, corporate distribution, sales, support, and services.  He will report directly to Dan Funk, President Elect. Reporting to Jones will be Richard Kearns, Executive Vice President, Distribution & Logistics, Emile Breaux, Senior Vice President, Chief Sales and Support Officer, and Regional Senior Vice Presidents, Danny Lane, James Vaughan, and Troy Marshall. 

Associated Wholesale Grocers Hosts Ribbon Cutting Event for AllIn-One Distribution Hub In Hernando, Mississippi

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) hosted a ribbon-cutting event today for their new All-In-One Distribution Hub in Hernando, MS. The event was attended by esteemed dignitaries, community leaders, industry professionals, local AWG member retailers who will be served out of the new facility, AWG’s board of directors, management, local teammates, vendors, suppliers and affiliated support businesses.