Introduction

Associated Grocers of New England, Inc., was organized in February 1946 by an enterprising group of 21 Independent Retailers who resolved to form a company with greater purchasing power than they could realize individually. It first operated as New Hampshire Wholesale Grocers in an 18,000-square-foot warehouse facility in Concord, New Hampshire. From the start, these retailers recognized an opportunity to build upon their own mutual strength. It wasn't long until they changed the operating structure of the company to form a purchasing and distribution cooperative known as Associated Grocers of New England, Inc.

In 2006, a new, state-of-the-art, 380,000-square-foot Distribution Center – with 11 million cubic feet of space and constructed on 74 acres in Pembroke, New Hampshire – became AG New England's home. The design of this new facility effectively doubled the capacity to expand and enhance product offerings. The property allows for future building expansion to upwards of 650,000 square feet.

This impressive facility offers retailers an expansive variety of products as well as retail support services such as advertising, marketing, merchandising, bookkeeping and retail systems. A dedicated team of 300-plus employees services almost 500 stores in the six-state New England region and Upstate New York/Albany area.

Mike Bourgoine
President & Chief Executive Officer