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Please join us in celebrating the recent achievement of our AWG teammate for September. We extend our best wishes for success and ongoing growth in their new roles! Interested in advancing your career? Click here to learn more and apply now! >> awginc.com/careers #AWG #AWGProud #BestChoice

Welcome our newest talented team members. They joined AWG in September and we wish them best of luck in their new positions! Make us your best choice and become a part of the team. Click here to learn more and apply now! >> awginc.com/careers #AWG #NewHires #BestChoice

AWG University is here to help our member retailers provide comprehensive employee training for their staff. On this week's Grocer Pod, Learning Solutions Director Ana Velazquez talks with host Sean Kosednar about how retailers can get the most out of the program. Subscribe today and never miss an episode! Grocer Pod is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Grocer Pod on Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/41Apw1S

October is National Seafood Month, a time to learn about seafood sustainability, consider where seafood comes from, and to try new seafood dishes. We are highlighting our seafood program here at AWG. When it comes to seafood, AWG offers a wide variety in both fresh and frozen varieties. AWG’s programs are dynamically designed to meet the needs of full-service departments or case-ready self-service cases. AWG’s meat merchandising team will be offering seafood promotions throughout the rest of the year, including several strategic sales that showcase popular seafood items at great prices. These promotions are put in place to help AWG members win. Another way to capture this market is through private brand offerings, which are becoming increasingly popular across all categories every year. AWG Brands offers more than 40 frozen seafood SKUs, including fish, raw shrimp, cooked shrimp, breaded shrimp, fish sticks, and more. To learn more about AWG’s meat and seafood offerings, visit the AWG website: https://lnkd.in/gUK8yw_p

Continuando nuestra Celebración del mes de la Herencia Hispana estamos destacando el programa hispano de AWG, parte del departamento de ventas de la categoría Internacional dirigida por Crystal Gonzales, Directora de ventas Hispana e Internacional. Este equipo atiende a la creciente población hispana en el mercado de nuestros miembros. Con un equipo dedicado y bien coordinado, AWG puede satisfacer las necesidades de sus miembros y sus clientes, ofreciendo el producto adecuado al precio correcto y con la estrategia adecuada para aumentar las ventas. AWG ofrece una gama completa de más de 3,000 productos hispanos en categorías como abarrotes, lácteos, congelados, carnes, mercancía general, salud, belleza y bienestar para servir a los minoristas. Con una revisión continua de nuevos productos y proveedores, así como la optimizaciones de los artículos por parte del Centro de Apoyo de la División de AWG, el programa Hispano ayuda a nuestros minoristas a competir en los mercados y productos más competitivos Además, El programa Hispano ofrece un plan promocional integral que incluye tanto ofertas permanentes de bajo costo como reducciones temporales de precios para apoyar a los minoristas. El equipo especializado de AWG también elabora una guía de pedidos trimestral para nuestros minoristas, un planograma específico de productos hispanos y organiza conferencias entre proveedores y miembros para que puedan interactuar y planificar estrategias dirigidas a este importante segmento de consumidores. Para obtener más información del programa Hispano, haga clic aquí: https://bit.ly/3re0ppr

Continuing our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month we are highlighting AWG’s Hispanic program, part of the International Category Sales Department. Led by Crystal Gonzales, Director of Hispanic & International Sales, this team serves the growing Hispanic population in our member retailers’ markets. By having a dedicated and centralized team, AWG can cater to the needs of its members and their customers, offering the right items at the right cost and strategy to increase the number of products sold. AWG offers a full assortment of more than 3,000 Hispanic products across dry grocery, dairy, frozen, meat, general merchandise and health, beauty, and wellness to serve retailers. With a continual review of new products and vendors, plus SKU optimization by AWG division support center, the Hispanic program assists our retailers in competing amongst the most competitive items and markets served. In addition, the Hispanic program offers a turnkey promotional program where both everyday low cost and temporary price reduction deals are offered to assist retailers. AWG’s dedicated team also creates a quarterly Hispanic order guide for its retailers, planograms specific to Hispanic merchandise and regular summits for vendors and members to interact and discuss strategies for this important consumer group. Click here to learn more about AWG’s Hispanic Program: https://bit.ly/3re0ppr

✨Exciting news! Applications for AWG’s 2025 Summer Internship Program are now open! This is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build professional networks, and work alongside industry experts in a dynamic environment. Apply now for a chance to jumpstart your career with real-world skills and potential opportunities after graduation! Go to awginc.com/careers, search “internship,” find the right fit, and apply! We will have internships available at the following locations in the following departments: AWG Support Center | Kansas City, KS Information Technology (2), Advertising/Marketing, VMC Pharmacy, Traffic, Distribution & Logistics Support, Facilities, Category Sales | Center Store, AWG Brands (Marketing), Design Service Group, Store Engineering, Business Analytics, Fresh, Accounting, and Marketing & Advertising (2). Divisional Support Centers | Supply Chain Management Oklahoma City, OK, Nashville, TN, Kansas City, KS, St. Cloud, MN, Springfield, MO, Gulf Coast, LA, Hernando, MS, Norfolk, NE, and Kenosha, WI. Make us your BEST Choice! #AWG #Internship #Careers #Apply

The Oklahoma City Division Support Center hosted its 2024 Fall Food Show on Thursday, September 5th with a record number of members and vendors in attendance! With a Peace, Love & Savings theme it was all “good vibes” and a great time was had by all. With all the hard work of the Oklahoma City Division Support Center teammates and our vendor partners, the show sales were “outta sight!” A big shoutout to all the AWG team members and vendors who made this event a tremendous success! And thank you to all the members who attended!

Best Choice Family of Brands is proud to unveil its expanded vitamin assortment, featuring 80+ SKUs and new gummy vitamins for the first time. This strategic enhancement reflects the brand’s commitment to innovation and meeting evolving consumer demands. From sleep aids to immune support, the new offerings are designed to provide high-quality, affordable health solutions. Discover how Best Choice is strengthening AWG member retailers’ position in the vitamin market: https://bit.ly/3BnHZXE #BestChoice #HealthAndWellness #RetailInnovation #AWGBrands #Vitamins #GroceryNews

¿Qué significa para usted el mes de la Herencia Hispana? "Es tiempo de reflexionar sobre el trabajo realizado por aquellos que nos precedieron, de apreciar el sacrificio que hicieron para brindarnos el nivel de vida que tenemos hoy y continuar mejorando lo que nos dejaron. El progreso es un esfuerzo continuo de las personas por aspirar a algo mejor." ¿Cuáles han sido las lecciones más importantes que ha aprendido a lo largo de su carrera ? "Un error no es el fin del Mundo. Aprende de lo que hiciste mal, busca la manera de evitarlo en el futuro y soluciona el problema en cuestión. Además, el trabajo es un esfuerzo en equipo. Cuando alguien comete un error, afecta a todos. Sinergizar esfuerzos para abordar los problemas con mayor rapidez." ¿Qué receta, comida o merienda te recuerda más a tu hogar, cultura o herencia? "Pozole o/y Aguachile." ¿Qué pueden hacer usted y sus compañeros para celebrar el mes de la Herencia Hispana? "Donar a organizaciones benéficas sin fines de lucro, apoyar a negocios locales de propiedad hispana, o aumentar tu propio conocimiento sobre la historia de los hispanos en Estado Unidos."