How to Join

AG New England is at the right place at the right time. In today’s marketplace, the company is a formidable resource with serious advantages for Independent Retail Grocers. As a retailer-owned cooperative, we're uniquely positioned to provide retailers with a depth of services, products, programs, resources, opportunities and assistance unavailable from any other single source.

Many independents elect to become share-holding members of AG New England, and there are many benefits to membership. Not all stores are members of the cooperative. Some retailers are customers of our non-member subsidiary, French and Bean Company. Convenience retailers are typically serviced as non-members through Associated Convenience Grocers, a division focused on the somewhat different needs of stores of this format.

AG New England customers have password-protected access to MyAGNE.com. This comprehensive communications tool features store training, participation in cost-savings programs, and the latest information on news about AG New England programs, services, and opportunities to maximize store sales and profitability.

Becoming a member is a simple process for retailers within our geographic service area. Submit a membership application with financial information for credit approval. Once you're approved, you'll be asked to purchase one share of class A stock and begin purchasing class B stock over time until the class B stock requirement is fulfilled, as stated in our bylaws. As long as you're an active retailer, you'll retain membership in AG New England.

For more information please contact Senior Vice President Sales & Retail Development Mike Violette (603-223-5304), Vice President of Non-Member Business Development Ray Tetu (603-223-5306), Business Development Specialist Dennis Mogan (603-223-5429), or Director of Business Development Nathan Beit (603-223-5436).

If you're a convenience retailer, contact General Manager Steve Felton (603-223-5442) or Counselor Stephen Nason (603-223-5443).