AWG Posts Another Record Year

"AWG reported record net sales of $7.06 billion on a consolidated basis, and distributed a record $145.7 million in year end patronage, at its yearly shareholders' meeting over the weekend.  Annual sales for Kansas City, KS-based AWG represented a 3 percent, $204 million increase over the previous year, while its year-end patronage rebate amounted to 2.6% of qualifiying warehouse sales - another record-setting feat for the co-op.  In total, including allowances, AWG rebated $447.7 million to its members in 2009, up $27.3 million or 6.5%, while internal gross margins remained even, compared with the prior year.

AWG is the second-largest retailer-owned wholesale co-operative in the country, supplying over 560 members operating over 1,900 independent supermarkets in 21 states.  AWG, including subsidiaries, delivers to 2,259 retail outlets in 23 states trhough an extensive network of eight distribution centers."
Progressive Grocer - 3/22/10