Associated Grocers of New England, Inc., was organized in February 1946 by an enterprising group of 18 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 state–of–the–art, 380,000–square–foot Distribution Center – was constructed on 74 acres in Pembroke, New Hampshire – and became AG New England's home. The design of this new facility effectively doubled the capacity to expand and enhance product offerings. In April of 2014, AG New England broke ground for a 105,000 square foot expansion encompassing grocery, refrigerated, frozen and office areas. Included with this expansion is the installation of a Dematic Multi-shuttle automated product selection system. This system will allow AG New England to vastly increase the sku count, particularly in slower moving specialty, natural and organic items, and do so in an extremely compact footprint. This impressive facility offers retailers an expansive variety of products as well as retail support services such as advertising, marketing, merchandising, store design, equipment, bookkeeping and retail systems. A dedicated team of 300–plus employees services over 600 independent retailers in the states of New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, Upstate New York/Albany area, Northeast Maryland, and Eastern Pennsylvania.
External link for Associated Grocers of New England
11 Cooperative Way
PO Box 6000
Pembroke, NH, New Hampshire 03275, US
Even though we had a quick rain shower yesterday, our Annual Health & Wellness Fair turned out to be a fantastic success! We couldn’t have done it without the support of our incredible vendors and the dedication of our employees who helped bring it all together. A huge thank you to everyone who played a part in making this event so special!
Join our team as a Retail Fresh Specialist! Embrace an exciting, customer-focused role where you'll support independent retailers while traveling across beautiful Upstate New York! Apply today to make a difference: https://shorturl.at/WzfME
Congratulations to Mike Evans, Vice President & General Manager for AG Supermarkets Vermont, and Ben Glover, Vice President of Finance, for recently completing the prestigious Food Executive Program through Cornell University. This intensive five-day program provides a comprehensive curriculum, focusing on emerging food industry trends, personal leadership styles, work-life balance, best-in-class food retailing strategies, and the current economic environment. Well done, Mike and Ben!
Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming Colin Van Ostern and his team to our distribution center. Their visit provided an excellent opportunity to showcase AG's operations and discuss the importance of collaboration between industry, community, and leadership. This visit underscores the power of unity in the pursuit of shared goals, and we'd like to thank them again for taking the time to learn about AG firsthand.
Congratulations to Kendra LeGendre, Project Management Coordinator, for earning her Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate through the University of New Hampshire. By honing her skillset, Kendra will continue to significantly contribute to AG's process improvement efforts through her strong analytical ability and solutions-oriented approach. This certificate is a testament to her dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence. 👏
We are hiring! Join our dynamic team as a Controller and play a key role in driving our company's financial success. We're looking for a detail-oriented professional who is passionate about financial management and organizational growth. If you excel at analyzing financial data, developing strategic plans, and ensuring fiscal integrity, we want to hear from you! Apply Today: agne.com
Congratulations to Carole Jerome, Marla D'Agosta, and Stacey Halverson for being recognized as Women of Influence in the food industry by the Shelby-Griffin Report. These amazing women are trailblazers who continually exceed expectations. We couldn't be prouder of their incredible achievements! Excellent work, ladies, and thank you for your unwavering commitment to excellence! To read more please visit: https://lnkd.in/ePwimAFJ
On World Refugee Day, we commemorate the resilience and contributions of refugees globally, celebrating their achievements and acknowledging the vital role of support and solidarity. At AGNE, we proudly partner with local agencies such as Ascentria Care Alliance to aid refugees in establishing their new lives. Today, Tracy Noel, our Vice President of Human Resources, had the privilege of speaking at Ascentria’s World Refugee Day celebration regarding the importance of supporting refugees and new Americans in the workplace. She shared our firsthand experiences of how diversity and inclusion have not only enriched our company, but also transformed lives and communities. In recognition of this day, please take a moment to read the inspiring stories of two remarkable AG employees and their respective journeys that brought them to New Hampshire.